Young Francie O’Sullivan, from the Irish family we first met in The Cottage at Bantry Bay, has had a successful operation in a Dublin hospital, but longs to return to his beloved family in County Cork.

He heads out the hospital door, no permission asked, and finds a train—won’t any train do?

Francie finds himself making a speedy tour (in the opposite direction from home) around the Emerald Isle, a journey full of adventure, laughter, and endearing friendships for Francie and the reader.

Illustrated by the author.

Ireland, 1930s.

For readers 6 and up.