Setting the scene…

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The refugee boy
A boy in Afghanistan and his family came to England and was scared to make friends
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…He stayed silent, his heart still thudding, but a little less wildly now. The footsteps paused, then moved closer to the ivy-covered entrance. “I know you’re in there,” Lily’s voice came again, closer still. “I saw you run in this way. My mum said I shouldn’t wander off, but I… I saw you were upset. Are you okay?” Karim swallowed. His throat felt dry and scratchy. He wanted to say yes, he was okay, but the words wouldn't come. Instead, he managed a small, choked sound, a sort of whimper. There was a rustle as Lily pushed