Jackie is in trouble
Ursula Nafula
Eric Nii Addy

Jackie was a young and beautiful girl.

Her best friend was Nelly.

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One Saturday, Jackie said to Mom and Dad, "Can I visit Nelly today?"

2

Mom said, "Please, Jackie, be careful on the way."

3

The last time Jackie and Nelly were together, they went sight-seeing.

4

Jackie got tired walking.

Her cousin offered her a ride on his bike.

5

Jackie thought, "He is going too fast. I'm afraid we'll fall."

6

Jackie held on to the bike.

She shouted, "Stop! Slow down! I'll fall off."

7

They crushed!

Her cousin thought, "Jackie was right. I went too fast."

8

"My foot hurts. Mom told me to be careful on the way," Jackie thought.

9

Jackie thought, "I'll walk."

Then she saw a mango tree! Many ripe mangoes!

10

Jackie thought, "I'll just eat one mango then I'll visit Nelly."

11

Jackie heard, "Bzzzzzzzzz."

The bees were coming for her. She ran!

12

Jackie ran to escape the bee sting.

She forgot about the sweet mango.

13

Then she arrived at Nelly's home.

But Nelly was away visiting her aunt.

14

Jackie thought, "Why wasn't Nelly here?"

Disappointed, she ran back home.

15

Jackie thought, "I wasted my time. But next time, I'll plan it well."

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Jackie is in trouble
Author - Ursula Nafula
Illustration - Eric Nii Addy, Mohini Baijnath, Therson Boadu
Language - English
Level - First words