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Chapter One

Mango, the tiny Border terrier, was only seven weeks old when Sophie Rose’s big brother, Ben, announced that he was going to get married to his girlfriend, the beautiful model, Victoria.

“We plan to get married in June,” said Ben, as the whole family were having tea one Sunday afternoon.

“And we’d like Sophie to be our bridesmaid,” Victoria added excitedly.

All eyes turned to Sophie, who was so busy feeding Mango doggy choc-drops she hadn’t heard a word anyone had said.

“Here, boy,” she whispered. “These are yummy scrummy!”

Sophie’s dad nudged her gently. “Sophie, did you hear what Victoria said?” he asked.

Sophie jumped in surprise and looked up at the four faces all gaping at her. “What’s the matter?” she asked.

“I just asked you to be my bridesmaid!” laughed Victoria. “But if you’re not interested we could always ask somebody else,” she teased.

“BRIDESMAID!” yelled Sophie, leaping up into the air. “Of course I want to be your bridesmaid.”

Mango’s little golden ears pricked up. “Woof! Woof!” he yapped.

Sophie scooped him into her arms. “Mango wants to be a bridesmaid, too!” she said.

“He’s far too small,” said Victoria. “Anyway, I don’t think a dress would suit him!”

“We prefer our bridesmaids with two legs rather than four!” chuckled Ben.

Sophie tickled Mango’s velvet-soft pink tummy. “Never mind, Pudding,” she said, calling him by her favourite nickname. “You can come and watch the wedding.”

“Don’t be a naughty bridesmaid!” laughed Mum. “Not even sweet little puppies like Mango can go to weddings.”

“Why not?” asked Sophie. “Dogs are man’s best friend,” she said, quoting one of her dad’s favourite expressions.

Mr Rose ruffled his daughter’s soft blonde hair. “Quite right, Angel,” he said fondly. “But that doesn’t mean to say Mango can come to the wedding.”