The acclaimed author of Babe tells a different tale in this cozy portrayal of a kindly 75-year-old woman who matter-of-factly refers to herself as "the stray." When Henrietta Hickathrift runs away from the old-folks home to a seaside resort, she is quickly adopted by the five red-haired children of the Good family. ". . . a sunny story of family and friendship in which good things come to good people."