The boy who ran away
Ingrid Schechter
Megan Barry
English

Gemo and Nelson were brothers.

1

Gemo went to school every day, but Nelson did not.

2

Their father went to work in the town.

Their mother worked in the garden.

3

One day his father left some money on the table.

Nelson took the money!

4

His father was very angry.

5

So Nelson ran away.

He walked and walked all day.

6

He sat under a tree all night.

7

His brother Gemo found him under the tree, and took him home.

8

"Why did you steal the money?" asked his father.

9

"Why did you run away?" asked his mother.

10

"I am very, very sorry," said Nelson, and he returned the money.

11

They hugged him and were happy again.

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The boy who ran away
Author - Ingrid Schechter
Illustration - Megan Barry
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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