From

Amber on the Mountain 

by Tony Johnston

Paintings by Robert Duncan

Dear Anna,

I am a rockhead to. I fixed my mind on riting. I teached myself to rite sos I can rite you. I hop you faynt to the flor. Love from yer frend Amber

Dear Rockhead,

     Your letter made me faint right through the floor, like you-know-who! It made me happy. You are not far away anymore.

Love from your friend,

Anna

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