B4

Julia and her mum and dad were about to go on their summer holiday. Julia was not looking forward to it at all.

Not look

B5

They were staying in the same cottage as last year. And last year, they'd seen a number of mice inside the house.

Mouse

B6

Julia didn't like them at all. She thought they were the most  frightening creatures on Earth.

Frightening

B7

Julia had seen a small one in the kitchen, and another large one in her bedroom. When she saw them, she ran out of the house as fast as she could.

Run

B8

"I promise you I'll go through the house and make sure there will be none there before we go in," said Julia's dad.

Be

B9

"How will you do that, Dad? What if they are living in the walls?" Julia asked.

Live

B10

Julia's dad knew that she was right. It was impossible to be certain.

Know

B11

Then, he had an idea. "I know!" he said. "Let's ask our lovely neighbour Mrs Anderson if we can borrow one of her cats to take with us."

We

B12

"That's a great idea!" said Julia. "I'd feel a lot more safe with Tiger or Monty there to chase them away!"

Safe