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  Anna and the Fighter Anna did not sleep all night. She was excited. Early in the morning, her father called her. ‘Come on, Anna! It’s time to get up. It’s a long way to the station.’ Anna got dressed and she was soon ready. She did not eat any breakfast. She was nervous. She was going to visit her aunt in Naira, she was going alone in a train for the first time. Anna and her father left the village and began to walk to the station. It was a long way. They reached the station at midday. Soon the train came. It was nearly empty. Anna got in. She was frightened. It was her first journey away from home. ‘Your aunt will meet you at Naira, her father said. ‘Be careful now, Anna. Don’t talk to any strangers.’ The train started suddenly. Soon it was going fast.Anna watched her father. He looked smaller and smaller; then he disappeared. The train journey was very long. Anna looked out of the window. The fields, trees, villages and animals rushed past. After a long time, s...

  Blue Moon Beach ============== Chapter 1: A Day at Blue Moon Beach ----------------------------------- I am sitting on Blue Moon Beach, enjoying the warm blue water and white sand. Blue Moon Beach is my favorite place in the world. I've lived here all my life, and while others come for a week or two, I get to enjoy it every day. The beach is not only a place to swim, but also to observe the fish and birds that inhabit the area. Sea eagles are my favorite birds, and I hope to write a book about them one day. However, I've noticed that there are fewer sea eagles now due to the lack of trees. The increase in houses has taken away their natural habitat, which angers me. Today is the first day of summer, and I plan to make the most of my five weeks of freedom. Chapter 2: Meeting Tim ---------------------- On this sunny day, I decide to go for a swim. As I enter the water, I notice two men walking along the beach. They stand out because they are wearing dark clothes and shoe...