Pretty golden pen
Ahmed Mardiya
Andrews Opoku Antwi

Long ago, in Pen Village, lived many pens.

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There was Golden, Bic, Ballpoint, Gel, Marker, and others.

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Golden was a pretty girl.

All the other pens in Pen Village wished to be like her.

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Bic was Golden’s best friend.

“I will be the happiest pen in the whole of Pen Village if I get to be like Golden,” thought Bic.

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But Golden was always sad and worried. She chose a lonely life away from all who loved her.

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Nobody in Pen Village knew why Golden was always sad and worried. They believed she had all the reasons to be happy.

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However, Golden had a big secret only she knew about.

What was Golden’s secret?

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Although Golden was pretty and adored, she had no ink!

“Of what use is a Golden pen without ink?” cried Golden.

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Pretty golden pen
Author - Ahmed Mardiya, Ibrahim Sharifa
Translation - Ahmed Mardiya, Ibrahim Sharifa
Illustration - Andrews Opoku Antwi, Michelangelo Quaye Anang
Language - English
Level - First sentences