It's 1900 . . .
and Rose's world is changing.  At last she can go to a proper school where she makes a best friend, learns more than just embroidery and even gets to play in a proper cricket match.  But at home, Mother is dangerously ill, Father is worried about Federation, and Aunt Alice is getting in more trouble than ever . . .

Join Rose again on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a Federation girl who's determined to do things her way!