Peggy, a jolly woman of the waterways, is astonished to find a grubby 11-year-old Zed hiding in a cupboard on the narrowboat she is taking to Boswell's Yard for repair. What to do with him? Peggy calls her friend Tim and his collie Barney to help. Unwilling to return a tearful a tearful Zed to his cruel uncle, they enlist the help of the local schoolteacher and policeman to contact Zed's family and find out where he belongs.A charming and heartwarming tale that will apply to children aged 8-13. Join Zed, Peggy Tim and Barney on the narrowboat adventure, learning waterways craft and meeting colourful characters along the way.