Chinese Adventure

Chinese Adventure

It was Gran's birthday, so she had come to stay. The children gave Gran a present. “ Happy birthday, ” they said. “ Thank you, ” said Gran.

Dad and Mum gave Gran a present. “ It's a funny shape! ” said Gran. “ I can't think what it can be. ” The children laughed. “ We can, " said Kipper. Gran was pleased with the present. It was a Chinese vase. “ I hope you like it, ” said Mum. “ It's beautiful, ” said Gran. “ Thank you. ” “ Put it in a safe place, ” said Dad.

Gran had a surprise for everyone. She had a box of fireworks. She wanted a frework party. “ But I thought fireworks were dangerous, " said Biff. “ Fireworks are dangerous, ” said Gran, “ 'so children mustn't play with them. ” Mum and Gran got the fireworks ready. They were very careful. The children stayed out of the way.

Nadim and Anneena came to the party. Everyone was excited. Gran let off a big firework. “ Oooh! ” said everyone. “ What a beautiful firework! ” said Chip. Dogs don't like fireworks, so Floppy stayed inside the house. Suddenly, a firework made a loud bang. “ I don't like this, ” thought Floppy, so he hid under a little table.

It was time to have tea. Mum had a surprise for Gran, She had a birthday cake with lots of candles. “ Happy birthday, Gran, ” said everyone. Biff went into the front room to get her camera. She saw Gran's vase on the floor. The vase was broken. “ Oh no! ” said Biff.