To: MartineA

Hi Martine,

I'm Coco Tanberry, your new pen-pal. I am fourteen years old, and I live in Somerset, England. I have three sisters, a step-sister and a step-brother. I love animals of all kinds, and I have a sheep called Humbug and a pony called Caramel. I play violin and help out at a local animal shelter. What do you like?

Coco.

To: CocoCaramel

Hi Coco,

This is Martine Allen, and I'm fourteen too. I used to live in England, but now I live in South Africa with my grandmother, on a game reserve called Sawubona. Though I don't have any siblings, my best friend Ben is around enough of the time to pass off as a brother. I love animals (just like you!) especially giraffes, and I am a big fan of the band Take Flight.

Martine.

To: MartineA

Hi Martine,

You won't believe me, but my friend Shay has actually written some songs for Take Flight. Also, living on a game reserve sounds INCREDIBLE. Hey, you don't happen to be the Martine Allen who rides the white giraffe?

Coco.

To: CocoCaramel

Hi Coco,

Guilty as charged. OMG (Oh my giraffe), even sleepy little Somerset has heard of me! And about your friend: That's amazing!

PS: This is the best homework I've had in years :)

Martine.

To: MartineA

Hi Martine,

Well, what did you expect – you're like some kind of superhero! And what better superpower that being able to heal animals. Also, I know right – isn't homework supposed to be boring?

Coco.