Long, long ago there was a poor girl called Polly who lived next to the beach. She had a strange, little cottage with a rusty bike but she was happy. Early one morning, Polly went for a walk to collect shells. She collected flat shells, curved shells and thin shells. Suddenly, Polly found the most beautiful shell she had ever seen, lying next to a rock pool! Slowly, Polly 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.