Chapter 12

One of the things that had struck Willow as they worked with the two orchestras was how one was so much older. As it had all been a gradual change, she had only noticed the changes in herself in the need to occasionally buy new clothes. When they were with the Juniors, she realised that she had been the same age when she started at the school, and it was only Abbie that stood out as older, and wiser.

Will Scott was only ten when his life changed forever. His family were poor farmers and were always looking for ways to improve their fortunes. Luckily, Will had begun to show some talent for singing. In particular, his high voice made him particularly valuable. This is it, his parents thought. Their ticket out of their meager lives. Unfortunately, they knew puberty would soon come along and ruin his perfect, angelic voice. As a deep-voiced man, he would still be a talented singer, but he wouldn't be as popular.