"A bright, gifted youngster named Robyn Scott moved with her family from New Zealand to Botswana, where she was home-schooled with her two siblings. Because her parents were smart and always learning, they passed on the desire to their children. Robyn went on to earn a high-powered scientific education in New Zealand and England. Then she wrote this funny, down-to-earth portrayal of her growing years in an exotic country. The title comes from her successful project of raising chickens and selling eggs so she could afford a new saddle for her pony. She writes beautifully, includes a remarkable number of anecdotes and causes the reader to love her family."