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The Key with No Lock

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The Flower of the Second War

  1. 1The Key with No Lock
  2. 2The Pages in the Box
  3. 3A Message from the Past
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Leo is a student. His grandmother gives him a small, old box. Inside is a strange key and a note. The note says only two words: "Kew. Find it."

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Leo goes to Kew Gardens. It is very big. He walks and looks for a long time. Then, he sees a small, old greenhouse. It is forgotten.

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He puts the key in the door. The key turns!

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Inside, the room is very dusty. But on a table, there is one small, clean box. Leo is surprised. He walks to the table and puts his hand out.

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Then, he hears a noise. Footsteps. Someone is outside the door.