When Phils dad becomes too ill to continue working, Phil and his older brother had to step up. Phil agrees to working on a farm as a general hand for several weeks. In compensation dad agrees that Phil can take Blue, dads heading dog and a much-loved pet. One day when trying to round up a ram, Blue disappears. The area is littered with deep holes, or tomos, and Phil knows that she has fallen. He is convinced she is still alive. The farmer says it is too risky to rescue the dog. But Phil cant leave Blue to die. He is determined to find a way to bring her home.