Emily Prickleback’s Clever Idea

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Lily Hart put the box she was carrying gently down on the table. “This is my favorite part,” she said, tucking her short, dark hair behind her ears.

Her best friend, Jess Forester, stood next to her. It was an early Saturday morning, and the misty air was making her blond hair even curlier than usual. “It’s one of the best things about Helping Paw,” she said. “Sending animals home when they’re better!”

Lily nodded. She felt so lucky that her parents ran the Helping Paw Wildlife Hospital in a barn near their house. She and Jess both adored animals and helped out there whenever they could. She carefully opened the box and smiled at the cute little hedgehog curled up inside. The hedgehog’s leg had been hurt, so its owner had brought it to Helping Paw. Now that its leg was better, it was time for the hedgehog to go home.

Lily picked up the hedgehog and brought it over to its owner.

“Oh, Snicklefritz, I missed you!” the young woman said. “Thanks, girls!” She cuddled the hedgehog closely and then went over to talk with Mr. Hart.

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