Synopsis: The Bastable family consists of five children and their father, an inventor constantly on the verge of bankruptcy. The kids concoct a number of schemes to keep their family intact, with mixed results. A heartwarming family classic, based on the novel by Edith Nesbit.... The Bastable family consists of five children and their father, an inventor constantly on the verge of bankruptcy. The kids concoct a number of schemes to keep their family intact, with mixed results. A heartwarming family classic, based on the novel by Edith Nesbit. [More]