"Ever to the fore", the Moosepath League once again sets out on a series of breathless adventures which begin when Thump rescues a policeman from a falling piano. Setting out to rescue the beautiful ascensionist Mrs. Roberto, for whom Thump nurses a secret admiration, he rushes off with Ephram and Eagleton to her aid; along the way, they raise an army of hoboes, help put out a fire in a burning ice house, help the police arrest looters and save a young woman from a burning building. Meanwhile, Tobias Walton and Sundry Moss try to help a farmer's family determine why their watch-pig has become so melancholy. An unexpected elopement brings them to the fire and a welcome reunion of the League.

Sounds goofy, doesn't it? The book is so gentle, kind and good-humored that you can't help but love it and its characters. I love this charming, whimsical series. ( )

Amusing. Reminded me of Jan Karon's books.