Richard barker was born into a farmer's family. he often asked his father questions about his animals and got answers.but his dream was to learn how to help people: he wanted to become a doctor, a children's doctor.when richard was eighteen, he left his home for london and went to london university. when richard was 26, he met margaret. they got married and hat two children - a boy and a girl.now richard barker is working in a new hospital in london.children and their parents like him very much because he is a very good doctor.