When the Rivers Roared Author:Diana R. Tuke When the Rivers Roared is the first in a trilogy about the Crail family, their horses, ponies and dogs. While their father is away on Army duty in Germany accompanied by their mother, the two Crail children, Martin and Margaret travel down from London by train with their two ponies and Shetland sheep dogs to Exmoor where they stay with their aun... more »t and uncle. Thrilled to be out of London and back in the country, the young Crails have a wonderful time becoming involved with poachers, riding at the Exford Show, going fishing on the Barle and generally exploring the moor. The fun comes to an abrupt end however when, on the terrific night of 15 August 1952, the rivers roared, causing extensive flooding and the most horrific damage.« less