once upon a time there was a poor boy. his name was james. he lived in a small village on a hill

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The Bermuda’s Diamond

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Page 1: Once upon a time there was a poor boy. His name was James. He lived in a small village on a hill

The Bermuda’s Diamond

Page 2: Once upon a time there was a poor boy. His name was James. He lived in a small village on a hill

Once upon a time there was a poor boy. His name was James. He lived in a small village on a hill.

Page 3: Once upon a time there was a poor boy. His name was James. He lived in a small village on a hill

James worked on a farm and he loved his job even if it was very hard, but unfortunately his mother wasn't well.

Page 4: Once upon a time there was a poor boy. His name was James. He lived in a small village on a hill

• He’d lost his dad when he was only a child and he’d had to look after his three younger sisters. He earned very little and he couldn’t afford the medical expenses.

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One day, the famous crown diamond was stolen. It was the Bermuda's Diamond and it had great value.

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• The king was desperate and promised a big reward to the man who found the diamond.

• So James decided to leave his home to find the Bermuda's Diamond and use the money to nurse his mother.

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The journey started the following Sunday from the castle at eight o'clock a.m.

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Before leaving James wrote a message to his family:

Dear mum,I left the country because I want to find the Bermuda's Diamond to get the King’s reward. I'll use it for your health and our family.

Dear little sisters, Please look after our

mother while I am not here. I rely on you.

Love, James”.

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The day was clear and the sun was shining. James started his adventure with hope and confidence, but menacing clouds were on the horizon...