Forever titles are fine British stories of children who have adventures and develop ecological consciousness at the same time. This is a winner for anyone over the age of six. 90 Minutes Dick and Dot have to be taught the art of sailing, because they are spending their first holiday afloat with Mrs. Barrable. Tom is forced to free their boat from its mooring to save a coot's nest. Then, Tom, Dick and Dot, joined later by the twins, sail south on a cruise.
Trouble starts when they are blamed for setting boats free from their moorings.
Tom Dudgeon, the doctor's son, and Dick and Dot, children who are staying with Mrs. Barrable, all become detectives and search for clues to lead them to the real culprit.