Dear Mum,

Thanks for the thermos flasks. The tea was nice, it kept me right warm. After what seemed like years we had arrived at SIlverdale. Silverdale is a small village but is nothing like our old street. It is a very quiet town.

After I came out of the train they told us to line up in a straight line, after that they chose what children they wanted. This was just like a cattle market.I was chosen at the end. I think it was because of the clothes I had and the shoes but most of the people there looked wealthy and strict, so I’m glad they didn’t pick me.

Anyways, some old man called Peter Williams chose me and now I’m living with him in the mountains in a small house. The house has 2 rooms and Mr Peter gave me my own room. The room is awesome but it is a bit small.

I thought the people in this town were going to be mean to me for living with an old man but no they were really kind and helpful. You’ll never guess but some people gave me a present to welcome me to the town.

The village is called Silverdale. It is really quiet, sometimes you can only hear the birds chime and the leaves of a tree fall down because of how quiet it is. Mr Peter has a row full of vegetables in his garden. The odd thing is there are no cars, just odd carts and donkeys.

The school I go to is 10 minutes aways from where I am staying. Mr Peter sends me to school after I collect the eggs and vegetables, while I am going to school I take some food with me then I give it to the birds on the ground. Lots of  people say hello to me while I am on my way to school. I made so many new friends, I sat at the back of the class and I sat on a bench.

I wish to see you and dad soon. I hope you come to this town as well so I can show you around. I hope Dad beats Mr ****** soon and comes back.

Your loving son-Henry