Anna and her younger sister Gem, who is confined to a wheelchair after a road accident think they've thought of the perfect birthday present for their dad when they advertise in the Lonely Hearts column of their local newspaper. Hansome and fun widower, 40, with 2 daughters aged 13 and 10, seeks somone special. But Dad is horrified when the replies start to come in. To please the girls he reluctantly makes arrangements to meet four oof the women. All four meetings go badly and the girls are forced to rethink their strategy, with surprising consequences. Children will love this lively and amusing story with its strong and appealing heroines.