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Project: Farmer John |
Farmer John's Boots and other storiesDavid Evans is a writer who has created a character Farmer John. David is publishing a book of stories about Farmer John. More information can be found on his website /www.farmerjohnsboots.co.uk/ Here are the opening paragraphs of one the stories If you liked the story and would like to contact the author you can email David at |
FARMER JOHN'S ROYAL VISITby David C. Evans One bright morning Farmer John woke up and stretched. He yawned and opened his eyes. 'What a lovely morning,' he said to Wendy his wife, 'what's happening today dear?' 'I don't know,' said Wendy, 'but I expect something will, something's always happening on Thistledown Farm.' Farmer John smiled. 'Yes,' he said, 'life on Thistledown Farm is never dull.' They dressed and went downstairs for breakfast. 'I think I'll do some odd jobs today, dear,' said Farmer John. 'I've got fences to mend and some pig-pens to muck out, it's a nice day, I think I'll get on with that.' 'Good idea,' said Wendy, and she gave him a plate of sausages, bacon and eggs. Farmer John munched his sausages. Just then the phone rang. 'Can you go?' said Wendy. 'I'm in the middle of something.' Farmer John jumped up with a mouthful of sausage. He picked up the receiver. 'Good morning,' said a voice. 'Can I speak to John Stubblefield please?' 'Speaking,' mumbled Farmer John through his sausages. 'This is Buckingham Palace,' said the voice. 'The Queen has heard so much about Thistledown Farm that she wishes to visit you today, she will be coming at 9 o'clock this morning.' Farmer John gulped. 'This morning!' he cried, ' 9 o'clock? But it's already 8.30.' 'Is that a problem?' said the voice. 'No, no, of course not,' said Farmer John hastily, 'it will be an honour!' He put down the receiver and dashed into the kitchen. 'WENDY!' he cried. 'The Queen is coming in half an hour, what are we going to do?' You can find out what happens by reading David's book Farmer John's Boots and other stories
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