William S. and the Great Escape

Twelve-year-old William S. Baggett is one of eight Baggett children, and he is ready to escape his negligent family. Since his very first day of school in 1931, he has been saving up money to run away. Thats exactly what he doesalong with three of his younger siblingsafter his older brothers flush a pet guinea pig down the toilet. The four children are headed to their aunt Fionas house, but the trip doesnt go exactly as plannedespecially when a lonely rich girl decides to help them. Will they ever make it to Aunt Fionas? And if they do, will she let them stay?