
The Bunker children—Violet, Margy, Vi, and their lively brothers and sister—spend their days exploring the world around their bustling farm home. When a mysterious disappearance sets their imaginations racing, the siblings band together, each bringing their own quirks and bravery to the search. Their adventures quickly lead them beyond the porch, into the fields and barns where secrets hide among the hay and the hum of busy bees.
At farmer Joel’s, the Bunkers discover that everyday chores can turn into thrilling quests, from digging for treasure to tracking a wayward pet named Laddie. Along the way they learn the value of teamwork, polite requests, and the joy of uncovering hidden wonders in familiar places. Listeners will be charmed by the children’s spirited camaraderie and the gentle, countryside mysteries that unfold with each turn of the page.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (233K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1923.
Credits
Bob Taylor, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-10-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name introduced generations of young readers to cheerful, fast-moving adventures. It was one of the house pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book-packaging powerhouse behind many classic children's series.
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