<p>Berry opens this latest installment of the Port William series with young Andy Catlett preparing to visit a place he'd been to many times before though this would be an adventure he will take very seriously.</p><p>Nine years old Andy embarks on the trip by bus alone for the first time. He decides it will be a rite of passage and his first step into manhood. Sometimes a handful at home Andy was a good boy when visiting his Grandparents' houses and he looked forward to the little spoiling certain to come his way.</p><p>A beautiful short novel this book is a perfect introduction into the whole world of Port William and will be as well a new chapter for those already familiar with this rich unfolding story.</p>