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The Surprise at Montmartre

In Paris, Polly the parrot and Isabelle solve the mystery of a missing painting. Returning it to the artist, they encounter Isabelle's brother Henri unexpectedly in Montmartre, adding a new twist to their adventure.

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Polly and Isabelle have a painting. They give it to Monsieur Dupont. He is happy. Polly and Isabelle feel good. They hear noise outside. They see people on the street. People dance and sing. A mime is funny. The crowd is big. Polly sees a boy. It is Henri. Henri is Isabelle's brother. Henri is in Paris. He should be in Lyon. Isabelle is surprised. She asks, "Why here, Henri?" Henri says, "I want Paris." He is lost. Polly says, "Paris is fun!" Isabelle smiles. She is happy. She says, "Come with us, Henri." Henri is happy. He says, "Yes!" They walk together. Paris is full of surprises. They see many things. They have fun. They are happy. The day is good. They like Paris.

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