The girl and the magpie

Fay’s best friend is a beautiful black and white magpie called Maggie. But Fay’s brother Jonathan doesn’t like Maggie.

He says that she is a thief.

One day, Fay loses her favourite bracelet.

She wants to talk to Maggie, but Maggie isn’t there.

Is Jonathan right? Is Maggie a thief?

Find out in this story about an unusual friendship.

Recording in British English.

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