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1. This photo shows Peter with his parents and his brother Mark. Fudge, the cat is there too.

2. One day, Peter’s social worker told him about a new house. She told Peter he could live there with some other people. “Do you want to come and see it?” she asked.

3. Peter and his Mum went to see what the house was like.

4. Mary, Tim, Linda and Jo lived there. He liked them a lot.

5. A letter came saying Peter could move in.

6. Peter thought about his family. He was grown up now. Did he still want to live with his Mum and Dad?

7. Peter thought about the people in the new house. Did he want to live with Mary, Tim, Linda and Jo?

8. Peter talked to his parents about what to do.

9. Peter talked to his social worker about the new house. He said he wanted to go there.

10. The social worker talked to Social Services. They said they would pay Peter’s rent.

11. Peter’s social worker told him when he could move.

12. Peter packed his things. He felt sad about leaving his family.

13. Peter wanted to take his special chair. His father said, “No!”

14. Mum said, “It’s Peter’s chair. He can take it if he wants. It will remind him of home.”

15. Peter gave presents to Mark and his Mum and Dad. They gave him a picture to put in his new room.

16. Mum and Dad drove Peter to his new home. Peter felt very nervous when they got there.

17. They carried his things in.

18. The chair was very heavy. It was hard work getting it upstairs.

19. Peter was happy when everything was in its place.

20. At supper, everyone was talking to Peter.

21. At bedtime, Peter couldn’t sleep. He felt lonely.

22. Next day Peter was quiet and unhappy. Mary tried to cheer him up with some coffee. She had seen the broken picture.

23. Mary helped Peter feel at home.

24. Later he enjoyed shopping with Linda.

25. Another day Peter went bowling with Tim. They had a wonderful time.

26. Peter went to see his family for the day. They were pleased to see him. Even the cat seemed excited!

27. Mum washed up the tea things. Peter talked about his new friends.

28. Peter felt sad when it was time to say goodbye.

29. Peter walked home slowly. He didn’t want to go in.

30. He didn’t want to help Tim with the jobs. Tim was cross when Peter knocked a mug over.

31. Tim could see that Peter was homesick. He tried to help his new friend.

32. Peter cheered up. He enjoyed helping Tim and Linda in the kitchen.

33. When the jobs were done, they all had fun together.

34. & 35. Peter looked at his pictures. He was happy living with his family but now he liked living with his new friends.

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