The Legacy

ones she’d learnt about in science. She’d copied them out on the following page and stared at them until her eyes had hurt, but for now they didn’t want her to know what they meant. She’d find out, though. That was what science was all about – that was what Great-great-grandpa Albert had said in his letter to her. The true scientist lets truth emerge.
    ‘Molly? You finished with the pigs? Because Dad says we can go with him into town if you want.’
    ‘Town?’ Molly’s eyes lit up. Science and butterflies forgotten, she tucked her notebook back into her pocket and jumped off the fence. ‘I’m coming. Wait for me!’

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    Also by Gemma Malley
    The Declaration
    The Resistance
    The Returners

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    First published in Great Britain in September 2010 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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