Steven is under strict instructions not to go near the river, but when he finds a raft wedged in the rushes it seems a pity not to see if it will float. The trouble starts when John finds out and bullies Steven into letting him share the raft.

How Steven stands up to John and how the raft fares on its maiden voyage is amusingly told by one of today's favorite award-winning authors, Jan Mark.

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