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The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: Meeting the King

A Trip to the Palace to Meet The King Marcus Harris could hardly believe it. He, Marcus — seven years old, pirate enthusiast, and proud Newport County fan — was on his way to meet the King. His mum had even combed his red curls (though they’d already sprung back into their usual chaos), and Nelson, his cheeky glass eye, was sparkling brighter than ever. “Now behave,” Mum whispered as they entered the grand hall. “This is a royal palace, […]

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The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: The Firework Hero

Nelson Saves the Fireworks! The night sky above Beechwood Park was as dark as a pirate’s cave, and Marcus couldn’t stop bouncing with excitement. His curly red hair glowed in the light of the fairground stalls, and his freckles looked like tiny sparks ready to burst into flame. He tugged at his mum’s sleeve.“Mum, when will the fireworks start?” he asked, his single real eye wide.“Soon, love,” she smiled. “But try to stay still, or you’ll float away before they […]

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The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: The Halloween Party

Marcus Harris could hardly sit still. Tonight was the school’s big Halloween party, and he had been looking forward to it for weeks. He had chosen the perfect costume: a pirate captain. His stripy red-and-white shirt, tricorn hat with a skull and crossbones, and toy cutlass made him look ready to command a ship on the high seas. He even wore a black eye patch over his empty socket, since his glass eye—Nelson—wasn’t always the most reliable crewmate. Nelson, however, […]

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The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: The Fire!

Marcus & Nelson: The Night of the Fire Marcus Harris was fast asleep, his red curls spread across the pillow, one green eye closed in a dream about pirates. On the bedside table, in his special velvet-lined case, Nelson Haddoc Popeye Harris the XXIV — Marcus’s mischievous blue-green glass eye — was snoring softly too. Suddenly, a crackle. Then a pop. Then the unmistakable smell of burning toast — except this wasn’t toast. Smoke began to curl under Marcus’s door. […]

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