“Mrs Martha Harris makes the best cakes and scones,” said the ladies, “I wish we could buy some.” Mrs Harris had never thought about it as she went about the farmhouse, busy with her work. But she knew that everyone loved her cakes. “Dear Hubby,” she said to Mr Harris one day, “How would it […]
Lucy had come to her cousins’ farm for the holidays. She saw them helping with the work, collecting eggs, cleaning the hen-house and stable, grooming the horses and even milking the cows. She enjoyed learning everything. But there was one thing that scared her: the big speckled Jersey cow, Betsy! “Betsy is very gentle and
The Nazca Lines (Geoglyphs) are an enigma that span the Peruvian desert. There is no clue as to its function. There have been fantastic explanations-from ancient gods, a landing strip for returning aliens, a celestial calendar and even as a map of underground water supplies. The Nazca Lines are located in the Nazca Desert. Etched
Sally was a swan who was brought to Mr Robert’s farm with great care. She arrived in a large carton with holes in it and was driven down from the station by Mr Robert himself! Everyone clustered around to see Sally, even the farm animals and birds. Sally came out very ruffled after the journey
Philip was driving up to Toby’s farm which he had rented for a year to write his next book. He followed the signs and turned into a road to the east. The way lay uphill and from the hilltop he looked at the sea. A large rambling house stood near the beach. ‘That must be
The farm animals and birds were having a competition in the barn. “Who can tell the most unbelievable story?” asked the rooster, “Whoever does that, shall win the prize!” “What’s the prize?” asked the cat, who would only compete if the prize was good. “You get two days without any work!” said the rooster. This
Hundreds of naturally-forming Ice Balls were washed ashore along Lake Michigan shoreline in Ottawa country. The phenomenon is an awesome work of Nature which occurs when the small pieces of ice break off in the water and are smoothened by the waves. The small chunk of ice grows by thin measures as it tumbles in
Farmer George had a ram, Hummer, who drew a cart when the farmer was picking apples. Hummer was a peaceful fellow and enjoyed trotting around hitched to the cart. One day, Hummer wouldn’t trot steadily. He jumped and kicked out and tossed his head. Farmer George tried to hold him steady, but suddenly Hummer shot
Farmer Coole did all his accounts on every Friday. He was better at working in the fields than writing in his books! He spilt ink all over the place and got into a lot of trouble with Mrs Coole. “Mr Coole, I am sick of cleaning ink stains,” she announced one day, “If you spill
Mysterious Cavern structures were found deep inside a French cave in the 1990. According to scientists the walls date back to at least 1,75,000 years ago and are the work of Neanderthal builders. Neanderthals lived in Eurasia from about 4,00,000 to 40,000 years ago and died out just as modern humans arrived. Extraordinary constructions are
Henry had a habit of bringing all kinds of creatures to the farmhouse. Farmer Dawson checked his room to find out what he might have hidden inside. One day, Mr Dawson could hear some scuffling noises in Henry’s room. He knocked and Henry opened the door. Mr Dawson looked around, but everything seemed quiet. Henry
It had been a long day for Farmer Blake. The harvest season was going on and he was tired. As he settled down to read a book, Jim, one of his farm hands, came in. “Sir, there’s a man at the gate,” said Jim, “He says he wants to meet you.” “At this time?” asked
A Mud Volcano is a formation that was created by geo-excreted gases and liquids. The main gas it emits is usually methane, but it might also emit incombustible gases such as helium, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. This volcano is found all over the world but mostly in Eastern Azerbaijan. Scientists think there may even be
Bouncer, the rabbit, lived in a burrow on Farmer Southey’s farm. He had one torn ear and whenever anyone asked him how it was torn, he sighed and said, “That’s a long and sad tale!” “It happened when Farmer Southey shot me!” he began, “You see, Farmer Southey was a very angry man and he
Michael loved to tell tall stories to everyone. “They’re just stories!” he would say, “They’re not lies.” One day Mr Felton, a large man, had come from the bank to meet his father, Farmer Strobes, about a loan to buy four more cows. He went round the farm to inspect it. Michael followed them. When