This is a story about two children that have an unfortunate adventure in the woods.

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Molly and Toby
This is a story about two children that have an
unfortunate adventure in the woods. Objectives To
be able to describe the woods during the day and
at night. To identify and use adjectives in your
work. To use the term verb correctly. To begin
organising stories in paragraphs.
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Chapter One
Molly and Toby were cousins. They had been busy
making a tree house in their favourite spot in
the woods. Trawly Woods were quiet and still.
Nobody knows what secrets it may hold. The tall
trees let glimmers of sunlight flash onto the
childrens faces. They both ran, shouting loudly
and disturbing the peace of the shadowy woods
around them.
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Molly and Toby were not afraid of the forest.
They did not sense any dangers there. It was
their special place, away from all the houses
roads and noise. There was nowhere else they
would rather be. Molly had bought a jam jar with
her to put the woodland flowers in. She collected
blue forget-me-nots as they went. She called to
Toby, asking him to wait for her while she picked
some morebut, Toby was not there.
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Toby had raced on ahead, leaving Molly alone.
Suddenly, the woods did not feel so safe. Molly
began to feel afraid. The stillness of the trees
around her and the silence made her feel very
small and lonely. In the silence, a sharp
rustling noise caught her attention. She stopped.
Her heart was thumping as she quickly jumped
back, startled and shaking. Whatever could it be?
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Chapter Two
Meanwhile Toby was hiding in a tall tree. The Oak
tree was quiet. He could hear the rustling of
leaves as he moved. He couldnt see Molly. Toby
was ten. He had a muddy face for camouflage. He
was chubby, funny and had dark hair. His eyes
were green, the same as Mollys. The cousins were
very good friends. They liked to build things,
like the den.
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Toby felt afraid of woodland monsters, robbers
and of being told off when he got home. He
couldnt stay there forever. He would have to do
something. He decided to shout to Molly. Molly,
where are you? There was no answer. Only the
echo of his own voice. He tried again. Molly,
where are you? There was still no reply. He
climbed carefully down towards the ground. As he
put his foot onto a branch, it snapped! It was
rotten.
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Ah Toby yelled. He landed with a thump on a
tree stump. The world was spinning away from him
and the pain seeped through his mind like melting
chocolate. He saw a million stars and then, he
blacked out. The woods were getting darker and
darker. Shadow crept along the soggy ground. It
began to drizzle and the wind began to whistle
through the tree tops. Toby lay as still as still
can be!
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Chapter Three
During the day a walk in the woods can be
wonderful. There are brightly coloured flowers,
pathways and butterflies. It is a place of
laughter and happiness. The woods can be a place
of mystery and adventure. At night, when it is
dark, windy and cold, the woods change into a
eerie place of danger and fear. Not the sort of
place for children to play. The cousins were both
afraid to be alone, both upset and desperate to
get home. They needed help.
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Mr. Hadlow walked his red setter Jake, every
evening at eight. Jake was a lively dog who
enjoyed a game of chase and fetch. Alright lad,
off you go. Fetch! shouted Mr. Hadlow. He
followed Jake and turned his collar up against
the evening mist. The dog disappeared into the
ferns. Mr. Hadlow stood waiting.
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Suddenly the sound of running footsteps could be
heard coming towards him on the path. Around the
corner came a small girl, her wild, black hair
flying in the wind. Mr. Hadlow could see she had
been crying. Hey, slow down little lady! said
Mr. Hadlow. The girl backed away with a look of
mistrust in her emerald green eyes.
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Chapter Four
Whats the matter are you lost? asked Mr.
Hadlow kindly. The girl did not reply. She
thought he was a stranger and that he might want
to hurt her. He tried to get her attention and
she shivered with fright. Mr. Hadlow had a brown
hat and a scruffy coat. He was an old man who
lived alone in the meadows by the stream. He was
a kind hearted fellow who only wanted to help.
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What is your name? asked Mr. Hadlow softly. My
name is M..M..Molly she replied. What has
happened? Shall I take you home? The little
girl was still scared of the man. She wondered
who he was and what he was doing alone in the
woods at night. He whistled to Jake and the dog
jumped out of the ferns with the stick. Good boy
Jake, youve found it! Said Mr. Hadlow
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My name is Ben Hadlow, I walk my dog at eight
each night, I wont hurt you. Jake is a good boy,
dont be afraid. he explained. I must find my
cousin Toby, I cannot leave without him. We have
a tree house but I dont know where it is. Its
too dark and Im tired and lost.
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Chapter Five
Meanwhile Tobys Mum was getting worried. She was
anxious because the children were late. She
decided to call the police. She grabbed a large
torch and ran out of the house, determined to
look for the cousins and bring them home
safely. Within minutes she arrives, breathless,
to Trawly Woods, where she knew the children had
be exploring earlier that day. TOBY! MOLLY!
Where are you? she shouts into the trees.
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An old, familiar voice returns her call. She
couldnt see anyone. Ben is that you? Where are
you? replied Tobys Mum. A figure came through
the mist, holding the hand of a little girl. She
shone the torch onto the figure and saw it was
indeed Ben Hadlow and her lost niece. Wheres
Toby? Molly cried, her voice trembling with
worry and concern. Toby was still missing and
still in terrible danger.
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Mr. Hadlow left Tobys Mum to comfort Molly and
he turned back towards the darkness of the
forest. He took Jake deep into the thick
undergrowth. The damp fog enveloped the man as he
disappeared from view. Mr. Hadlow had had an
idea. Jake could sniff out the pathway and find
Tobys scent. Hopefully Toby could soon be found.
It was so late by now that the silvery moon had
risen and was glowing eerily against the swirling
mist.
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Sirens could be heard in the distance and
flashing blue lights appeared on the horizon.
Help was on its way. Jake began to bark madly at
a huge Oak tree. Good job Jake. What have you
found? said Mr. Hadlow. Toby could be seen lying
on the tree stump, as still as still as can be.
Mr. Hadlow called the police over to the
scene. Report on boy in woods. Ambulance
required immediately. Trawly Woods 21.00.
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The ambulance soon arrived. They brought a
stretcher. Toby was suffering from the cold and
was in a bad condition. At least he was alive and
safe again. Toby remained in hospital for several
days. The cousins decided that their adventure
could easily have ended in tragedy. They decided
never to spend time in the woods alone again. The
next time they visited the tree house they stayed
close together and were very careful when
climbing the trees!