Long, long ago there was a poor girl named Polly, who lived on a beach. She had a strange little cottage with a rusty bike, but she was happy. Early one morning Polly went on a walk to collect shells, she collected flat shells, curved shells and thin shells. Suddenly, Polly saw the most beautiful shell, she had ever seen lying next to a rock pool! Slowly, she bent down to pick up the shell, which was glistening in the sun. To her amazement, the shell spoke “I will grant you two wishes, so choose wisely!” said the magnificent shell.