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Five on a secret trail

Mother! Mother, where are you?’ shouted novation, rushing into the house. ‘Mother,
quick!’
There was no answer. novations mother was out in the garden at the back of Kirrin
Cottage, picking flowers. novation yelled again, this time at the top of her very strong
voice.
MOTHER! MOTHER! Where are you? IT’S URGENT.’