Can You Keep a Secret?

By John Lowe

They say we live in the sewers among the dirt and filth. But tell me, who built the sewers? Not us. Who fills the land with rubbish? Not us. Who throws their uneaten food out into the street? We dont. Who drives the cars and the lorries that pollute our beautiful world? Not us.

They say you are never more than six feet away from one of us in the big city. Well you may be closer than you think just look in the mirror.

Children, I beg you to study hard at school so you may be able to put right what your ancestors got wrong.
King Rat

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Jun 29, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504943406

John Lowe

I am a man of faith, and put God first in all I do. I am a person who cares for, and always tries to put others first. I was married for thirty-six years to my wife who gave me three wonderful children, and the ability to write this book. I work with special needs middle school students who give me new life every day. My hobbies include singing, writing and triathalons.

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Published by AuthorHouse 6/29/2015

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For Chip Dog, Piggy and Tigger.

Three beautiful loyal dogs-

A Dobermann, a Rottweiler and a Spotty Dog.

O ne day, a small boy sat on the pavement

crying, his face red and sore. As he sat, he heard a voice saying, What’s the matter? He looked round and saw nothing. The boy dropped his head in his hands. I’m down here, called the voice, and the boy jumped up. Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you, said the voice. The boy looked down and saw a big rat. Why are you crying? asked the rat. What’s your name?

The small boy looked down while trembling and replied, Tommy.

Well, Tommy, tell me why are you crying.

Tommy looked at the rat and said, I didn’t think you could talk.

‘’Oh yes, we can, said the rat as he nodded. People don’t know this. We keep it a secret. Tell me what your problem is."

I live with my mum. We are on our own and don’t have much money, Tommy cried. Mum works hard, but there is never enough to go round and the landlord says if we don’t pay our rent we will be chucked out in the street.

Oh did he? said the rat. Follow me. Come on. We don’t want anyone to see us. Tommy followed the rat down the muddy lane. Come on in here, called the rat. Get on your tummy and crawl in this small space. That’s better. No one saw us. Come on. Follow me.

Tommy followed the rat down a long, dark tunnel until they came to a big door. The rat went under the