The Golden Acorn
“He’d worried about what his new classmates would be like and if he’d fit in, but it hadn’t been as bad as he’d thought. None of the boys he’d met on the playing field were in his class and all the teachers had been friendly. At the end of the afternoon Grandad and Elan were waiting for him by the back gate which led into the lane.‘Good day?’ Grandad asked.‘It was OK. I’ve put my name down for the choir auditions. They’re doing a concert at the end of term.’‘Good for you,’ said Grandad and patte...d Jack on the back. ‘Got a lot of homework tonight?’‘I’ve got things I have to do,’ Jack replied. He didn’t want to lie to Grandad but he couldn’t tell him about the flying lessons.‘Nora said Jack can use her library for his homework,’ said Elan.‘That’s really kind. I’ve only got a few books and most of them are about gardening,’ Grandad replied.‘See you later then,’ Jack said as they reached Grandad’s gate.‘Dinner’s at six. Don’t be late.’‘I won’t,’ Jack promised.‘Were you OK today?’ Elan asked when they were alone.‘It was fine apart from my aching muscles and not being able to concentrate too well.’Jack looked around.‘Where’s Camelin?’‘Keeping watch,’ laughed Elan, ‘just in case you had any trouble.MoreLess
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