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    The Summer Dolphin
    The Summer Dolphin
    The Summer Dolphin
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    The Summer Dolphin

    By Holly Webb and David Dean

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    When Lillie spends the summer in Wales with her family, she can't help but feel like the baby of the group. Her big sister Frankie would rather spend time with their older cousin Lana than play with her, and no one else seems to notice how lonely she is.
    Then during a boat trip Lillie spots a young dolphin swimming alongside them, and for a short while all her worries melt away. Later, when Frankie and Lana are particularly mean to her, Lillie decides to set off on her own in hopes of seeing the dolphin calf again…
    A heartwarming story about family from best-selling author Holly Webb.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLittle Tiger Press
    Release dateJun 6, 2024
    ISBN9781788957243
    The Summer Dolphin
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    Holly Webb

    HOLLY WEBB is a former children's book editor who has authored over ninety books for children published in the UK. Besides Maisie Hitchins, other series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.

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      The Summer Dolphin - Holly Webb

      iiFor the amazing campaigners working to protect dolphins around the world.

      HW

      In memoriam Alan Dean 1946-2023

      DD

      Contents

      Title Page

      Dedication

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Extract

      About the Author

      Copyright

      v

      But which is my bed? Lillie asked, looking around the tiny room. It was just – only just – big enough for two single beds, with a narrow strip of floor between them. Her sister Frankie had raced up the stairs before her, and flung her bag on one of the beds, and the other was already covered in a scatter of her cousin Lara’s things.

      There isn’t one, Lara said, smirking. You can’t sleep in here with us, you’re too little.

      But Gran said we were all together… Lillie poked at the sliding doors in the wall, 2in case they magically turned into a space for another bed, but they only hid what was obviously a wardrobe.

      You can sleep in the cupboard if you like, Lara giggled.

      Don’t be mean, Lara. Lara’s mum, Lillie and Frankie’s auntie Sasha, appeared in the doorway. I’m sorry, Lillie, you’ve got the short straw. There aren’t enough bedrooms for all of us, when the whole family’s here, so you’re sharing with Frankie and Lara, but one of you has to have a sleeping bag and a blow-up mattress down the middle there.

      Lillie stared at the strip of floor between the beds. She knew exactly what would happen. Lara and Frankie would spend the whole fortnight of their holiday accidentally on purpose stomping on her as they got in and out 3of bed. And somehow it would always be her fault for getting in their way.

      Why hadn’t she beaten Frankie to the top of the stairs?

      Can’t we take it in turns to have the sleeping bag? she asked, and Auntie Sasha nodded.

      That’s a really good idea.

      Lillie could tell from the icy burn on the back of her neck that both her big sister and her cousin were giving her a glare. She had a feeling that her chances of getting them to swap their comfy beds for the sleeping bag and blow-up mattress that Auntie Sasha was pulling out of the cupboard were slim.

      She sighed and followed Auntie Sasha back downstairs to fetch her bag. She’d been looking forward to this holiday for ages – the last two weeks of the summer break before they went 4back to school. Her gran and grandpa had just retired and moved house from Swansea to the Gower – a rocky finger of land pointing out into the sea. Lillie and Frankie and her mum and dad had been on holiday to the Gower before, but always camping, or in a hired cottage. Now Lillie’s family – and two sets of aunts and uncles and cousins – were staying in their grandparents’ new house, all at the same time.

      Mum said she thought Gran and Grandpa were gluttons for punishment, but if that’s the way they want to do it… Then she’d trailed off into a meaningful silence.

      They’ve only just finished redecorating and putting the new bathrooms in, Dad pointed out. The house wasn’t ready earlier, that’s why they’re having everyone now.

      Rather them than me, Mum muttered, 5but even she was excited about the holiday. The weather forecast was looking good and Lillie couldn’t wait to go from a big city to the seaside. Gran had sent them the most amazing photos of the new house, and the beach it was close to. There were loads of walks and cliffs and climbs to explore too, she’d promised.

      It’s going to be a full house, she’d told Lillie on the phone, only the day before. I’m really looking forward to having you all to stay – I’m hoping we can do it every summer! You’ll help me with the food, won’t you, Lillie? I know how much you like cooking, and this house has a beautiful big kitchen.

      Yes! Lillie had beamed into the phone. Gran always let her cook much more exciting things than Mum and Dad did, and Lillie had worried that the new house and all the family staying would change that somehow. Gran’s little kitchen, with the tiny square table heaped up with cake tins and the overflowing box of 6biscuit cutters and cake decorations, had been one of Lillie’s favourite ever places. There was still an aching space in her middle when she thought of it belonging to someone else. Maybe even someone who didn’t like to cook.

      All my cooking stuff’s come with us, Lillie, Gran had reminded her gently. There’s just a bit more room for it all now. Your grandpa says I’m not allowed to buy anything else to fill up the space…

      But we could buy them for you! Lillie pointed out. Christmas presents!

      That’s true, we could get around him that way! I’ve always wanted a pasta machine, so maybe I’ll put it on my Christmas list.

      Right now Lillie didn’t feel much like Gran’s special kitchen helper. She felt like an afterthought who’d been squashed in between the two older girls.

      Did you find where you’re sleeping? Gran said, coming to give her a hug. I didn’t catch you before you raced upstairs! she added, squeezing Lillie tight. I’m sorry the three of you are in that little attic room. You, 7Frankie and Lara were meant to have the bigger room down here, but Leon’s managed to twist his ankle! He can’t go up and down the stairs easily, so we had to swap everyone around, so he and Charlie were on the ground floor. It wasn’t planned that way.

      8Oh… Lillie nodded. That wasn’t so bad then. Gran and Grandpa hadn’t meant for them all to be squished. It’s fine, she said, perking up. I’ll fit, Gran, don’t worry.

      I’ve saved whipping up the cream for the pavlovas for you, Gran told her. I know you love using the mixer.

      Did you get pineapple? Lillie asked, eyeing her suspiciously.

      "Of course I got

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