At the Seaside

Georgie and Maudie have earned a special reward for their hard work at school: a month of freedom by the sea. Their mother packs their belongings, and the two sisters set off on a train to the breezy town of Margate, their excitement bubbling like the tide. As they arrive, the bright morning beckons them to the shore, where they shed their shoes and tumble into the rhythmic surf with sheer delight.

The girls spend their days gathering glittering shells, catching star‑fish and jellyfish, and constructing towering sandcastles complete with deep moats that they flood with seawater. Bright sea‑weeds drift in with the foam, adding a splash of colour to their seaside playground, while shy crabs keep their distance. Simple pleasures like these fill their week with wonder, turning each sunrise into a new adventure and each tide into a chance to explore the ever‑changing coastline.