The Orchard Crossing
Ages 9-12 · Animal Friends · ~12 minutes
When a plank on the orchard bridge tilts over the stream, Rowan, Tamsin and Kit must find a safe way across. Elder Mouse's six apple seedlings need to reach the hill before the sun grows strong. The Orchard Crossing follows three friends who listen to each other before they act.
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How the story begins
Every spring, the animals crossed the orchard stream to reach the flowering hill.
Rowan knew the path by scent, Tamsin by landmarks, and Kit from above.
They usually met on the bridge, trading news before the day began.
This morning, one wooden plank tilted over the shallow water.
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