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