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were pushing their way forward, ears pricked. Ms Primrose rose to her feet gracefully.
“Good afternoon, everyone.” Her voice was
low and serious but Sophia caught a twinkle in her blue eyes. “Welcome to Unicorn Academy. Now you are ten years old it is time for you to spend a year here, training and bonding with your own special unicorn. You and your unicorn will be partners for life, helping each other and looking after Unicorn Island.”
She paused and gestured towards one of the large windows overlooking the gardens. “Unicorn Academy is a very special place because it is also the home of Sparkle Lake. The lake’s waters originate from the centre of the earth and flow up through the fountain into the lake and then around the island in rivers and streams. Its magical water helps all the people, plants and animals on Unicorn Island flourish.”
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