The story revolves around the Bastable children who try to be good but always end up getting into trouble. The family faces financial difficulties after their father's business fails, and they are forced to move to the countryside. The children, led by the eldest sibling, Dicky, decide to form the "Wouldbegoods Society" to improve their behavior and help others. However, their good intentions often backfire, leading to humorous and chaotic consequences.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1901 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 14 chapters