London: Gollancz, (1991.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A very funny book - "It was rather sad that two people whose only ambition was a life of security and peace should have been blessed with Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe." Despite their protests, these four lazy, book-loving and inventive sisters are sent to spend the summer with their formidable Big Grandma in Cumbria, who tries in vain to reform them. The first in the series, and the first children's book by the author of "Dog Friday" and the Whitbread prize winning "Saffy's Angel." 191 pp. ISBN: 0-575-049340.