When their father's business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of many ingenious ways to do so, their well-meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble—until one adventure has quite unexpected results.
If you would like to read more about the Bastables, check out the sequel, available for free on Project Gutenberg: The Wouldbegoods.
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