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What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and the North Wind? - English Honeydew

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What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and the North Wind?

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When the linnet sang, the Hail stopped dancing over his head, and the North Wind stopped roaring.

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Chapter 3: The Selfish Giant - Comprehension Check [Page 20]

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NCERT English - It So Happened Class 8
Chapter 3 The Selfish Giant
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