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route. They had done everything they could to stop the
trees and fields from being destroyed. But they had lost
their campaign and the road had been built.
“That road has destroyed history,” the leader was
saying. “Years ago a battle was fought on part of that land.
Hundreds of villagers and soldiers lost their lives. It’s their
burial ground. That by-pass is cutting through dead
people.”
Jasmine shivered.
“It sounds spooky,” she said.
“Are you saying it’s dangerous to use the road?” said
the interviewer. “Are you saying the road will disturb the
spirits of those people and they’ll be angry?”
“Who knows?” said the leader. “But you won’t catch
me driving along it!”
Jasmine gasped.
“Don’t worry!” laughed her mum. “He’s talking a load
of rubbish. Look! We’re on the by-pass now. It’s a good
road. I can’t see any problems.”
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