The Small Party Author:Lillian Beckwith Ruth and her three small children eagerly await the return of their father, who has taken his fishing boat for a refit at a boatyard in northern Scotland. But in the middle of the night, as the port becomes a sweeping tide of flame, Ruth realizes that their island is under siege. Her only hope is to take the children to Aunt Jeannie's remote... more » hill farm. So begins an exciting but frightening journey for Ruth and her small party as the peace of their tranquil island is shattered.« less