“Book Descriptions: One day the children of the little Swiss town of Timpetill woke up to find themselves in a world without grown-ups. Exasperated by the rowdy and mischievous behaviour of the children, particularly the gang of troublemakers known as the Pirates, the parents had decided to leave them to fend for themselves and be taught a lesson. Here was an opportunity for the children to do exactly as they pleased; but they soon found there were drawbacks too. A world without adults meant freedom but no gas or electricity, no one to cook their meals, wash their clothes, or solve their problems... How the lively, resourceful children of Timpetill rose to the occasion is told in this unusual story which is full of comic and exciting situations.” DRIVE