The Farm at Lane's End

The Bartons are spending Christmas and new year in America, They will be back with more stories in the middle of January.  So, until then, a very happy Christmas to you.

The Farm at Lane's End  is the story of English country life.  Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and their son Dave.   In this chapter, the Bartons are going away for Christmas.     For the characters in this story, please click here   Vocabulary and phrases after all - most importantly to cope - to cope means to manage.  I can cope with very much hard work. cut out - I have my work cut out  - I have something difficult to do. cut out - I'm cut out for the job - I'm clever, talented,  Questions Why are Dave and Farmer Ken happy? Why is Dave extra happy? Which song is Jean singing in the kitchen? How many eggs does Dave want for breakfast? Where are the Bartons going for Christmas? Are the Bartons flying third class with Aeroflot? What is Andy cut out for? What is Jean cut out for? what is Dave cut out for? How long are the Bartons staying in New Hampshire? What does Sarah think about farm life? How are the Bartons getting to the airport? W...