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“Looks a little draughty,” said her mum. “I hope you’ll be comfortable.”
Poppy watched the chickens scratching around under stable doors, and a couple of cats sunning themselves on the mounting block. And then she had to look twice as a sheep pushed open the little gate from one of the paddocks and sauntered across the yard, heading straight for the pile of suitcases and bags! Through the car window, she heard the gentle whinnies and clip-clop of ponies’ hooves mingling with the excited chatter of the other children. She didn’t care about being comfortable. She’d dreamed about staying at Vale Farm for months and finally she was here!
“I’m sure you’ll have a lovely time, but you can always call me if you’re feeling homesick,” added her mum.
Poppy smiled. “I know. Thanks, Mum.”
They only lived down the road but she didn’t
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