Heroes of the Secret Underground Chapter Sampler

Chapter 1

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2000

SUMMER

Louie loves summer holidays. She whistles at the scarlet- breasted robins splashing in the fountain. They whistle back. Honey woofs, faithfully padding beside her as they pass grand mansions, tiny terraces and antique shops. She stops to look at the ancient clocks, antiques and jewellery in Dame Coco’s shop window. There’s always something amazing there. Dame Coco waves, and her crystal tiara bobs between her grey curls. Her face crinkles into a smile. Dame Coco has a secret broken heart, which makes Louie love her so much more. Orange bird-of-paradise plants, with their exotic blue petals, peer through the wrought-iron fences. Louie loves flowers. Suddenly, she shudders. She’s on her way to collect a bouquet from Mrs Tulip’s Blossoms, Blooms &

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