As well as the title story, in which Alfie's friend Farmer Jones makes sure Alfie gets a proper holiday at Hill Top Farm—even if it means scaring people away, there are five other charming adventures in this collection, including Alfie's heroic intervention in the capture of local diamond thieves, and the time he uncovers the true identity of Madame Zara, the mysterious Fortune Teller.

Alfie's friend Farmer Jones makes sure Alfie gets a proper holiday at Hill Top Farm- even if it means scaring people away