Josh and Caleb are no ordinary tramps. An air of mystery surrounds them. Henry is fascinated and tries to piece together what they do and what their strange allusions to 'ticking' and 'Greeneyes' mean. Henry gradually wins their confidence and is allowed into their secret world where the everyday and the magical blend seamlessly. He is finally able to help Josh and Caleb make their getaway and escape on the night train.
Helen Cresswell weaves a tale that will have you mesmerised and guessing right until the last page.
First published in 1969.
- ISBN10 0571089038
- ISBN13 9780571089031
- Publish Date April 1969
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 148
- Language English