Sorted!. Justin Richards

we have to count daisies?” Alice wondered.

      “Or maybe identify different types of grass through an electron scanning microscope,” suggested Beth.

      “I’ve got one of those,” said Chloe smugly.

      “Field Reports,” said Mrs Nuffink loudly, “are what agents send back, describing what they have observed. I have one here that has just arrived from a very good agent who keeps watch for me on the car park at the back of the bank.” She held up a large envelope.

      “Cool!” said Jack. “Does he keep a lookout for gangsters?”

      “Are you expecting a robbery?” asked Alfie.

      “No,” said Mrs Nuffink. “He lets me know when there’s a parking space. It’s also handy for the greengrocer.”

      She opened the envelope and stared openmouthed at the sheet of paper inside. “Congratulations,” she read out. “You have won third prize in a beauty contest.” She looked round the class. “Do any of you know anything about this?”

      “Yeah,” said Alice proudly. “I know I came second.”