Edwards Exploits

Edwards Exploits by Jacqueline M. Wilson

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Authors: Jacqueline M. Wilson
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Edward Goes On Holiday
     

    Edward was packing his suitcase, he had put in his best shorts and hat
    Eric the fox was going to feed his goldfish, so he left the key under the mat
    He made some jam sandwiches and took his train guide
    Edward was off on holiday, off to the seaside.
     

    He was very excited on the train and fidgeted most of the way
    The other passengers were getting fed up with him, so he thought of a game to play
    He counted all the brown cows he could see, now this really was fun
    The game didn’t last long, it was getting boring, he’d counted a hundred and one!
     

    At last the train pulled into the station at platform number five
    His auntie had been waiting for his train to arrive
    She greeted him enthusiastically with a hug and a kiss on the cheek
    She was cuddling him so tightly Edward felt his legs go weak!

     
    In the car on the way back they chatted and laughed about
    About when Edward was young, how he and his brother had made a raft
    They had taken it to the river and jumped on board ready to sail the seas
    Their adventure was cut short, the raft sank and the water was up to their knees!
     

     

     
    At last they arrived at aunt Kate’s house, Edward went to find his uncle Ted
    He was at the back of the house painting his rowing boat white and red
    Edward helped his uncle paint until his tummy started to rumble
    Just at that point aunt Kate came out and said “who’s for apple crumble?”
     

    Not only was there apple crumble but scones, chocolate cake and home made bread
    Edward had never seen so much food, his eyes nearly popped out his head!
    He ate as much as he possibly could, then he ate a little bit more!
    He would really have to stop now, his tummy was getting very sore
     

    He went outside and played in the sand, with his bucket and spade
    And built the biggest and best sandcastle he had ever made
    He ran in and out of the sea and jumped over the waves
    Then went walking across the rocks and looked in the old caves.
     
    Edward loved to explore, but the caves were dark and he was a bit wary
    What if he should meet a spider that was big, black and hairy!
    He collected funny shaped stones and shells even though they did smell
    He found the shell of a dead crab and put that in his pail as well.
     

     

     
    It was getting dark and getting late, it was nearly time for bed
    He would be glad to climb under the covers and rest his weary head
    He saw the light in the distance, what a welcoming sight
    He said goodnight to his aunt and uncle and went out like a light.
     

    The next few days were spent playing on the rocks and on the shore
    Having adventures in the caves, he wasn’t worried about spiders any more
    He would pretend to be a famous explorer, a pirate or sometimes a buccaneer
    Who would always be the hero of the story and never show fear.
     
    People would speak to him as they passed by and some would even smile
    But when he dug up a dead crab, or bones of a fish some of them ran a mile!
    Edward had loved his holiday and didn’t really want to leave
    He had been there seven days which he found hard to believe.
     
    As he waited to board the train, his aunt and uncle said goodbye
    Edward felt all sad inside and thought he was going to cry
    “Don’t feel sad Edward” auntie said as she wiped away a tear
    “We have enjoyed having you, please come back next year.”
     

Edward’s New Friend
     

     
    Edward was in a playful mood, he was looking for animals to harass
    When all of a sudden, he saw something moving in the grass
    Edward was a bit of a coward, should he go over there?
    He didn’t know if he was brave enough, or even if he dare.
     

    What if it should bite him, that had happened to him before
    He still remembered that, it really was rather sore
    A little animal with sharp teeth, had bitten his big toe
    But curiosity was getting the better of him, he really had to know.
     

    He lay down on his tummy and slithered like a snake
    So it wouldn’t see him, but

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