A Wish in Lockdown

Harriet, while in bed, said out loud that she wished she could have a lovely day out and forget all about the lockdown.

Immediately, a small Wish Fairy appeared and said she may grant her the wish. She then magically transported Harriett to her brother’s room where she told them that she would only grant the wish on four conditions:

1. The children didn’t mention they had seen a fairy.

2. They helped their mum and dad with the chores around the house.

3. They didn’t argue…

4. They completed all their school work for a whole week.

The children agreed but knew it would be difficult, particularly the no arguing part.

Could the children keep to the agreement?

At the end of the week did the Wish Fairy think they had been good enough for her to grant the wish?

Did their magical day out take place?

John Dunklin joined the London Fire Brigade in 1971 and had a successful 31-year career.

Once retired, John volunteered to help school children to read. To encourage them, John wrote short stories with the children featured as the main characters. As the children were in the stories they enjoyed reading them. John continued this idea with his grandchildren who took delight in helping to shape the stories and read about themselves having adventures.

John has hobbies of DIY, reading, wood carving and gardening. He continues to enjoy writing stories.