The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

Dear Diary,

Today hasn't been the best day because Bertie sent me a letter saying:

Dearest Millie,

I am old enough now to join up, so I

shall. I have had all I can take of fences

and walls and bells. I want to fly free and

this seems to be the only way I can do it.

Besides they need men. I can see you

smiling at that. All you remember is a boy.

I am over 6 foot now, and I shave twice a

week. Honestly! I may not write again for

some time, but whatever happens I shall be

thinking of you always.

Your

Bertie

I shall miss Bertie and his tales of the White Lion, but I will always remember him at the bottom of my heart. He will be fighting in the war. It will be dangerous out there! It just shows how strong and brave he is.

God Bless Bertie

Yours truly

Millie