Wicked Friends.
Naomi Andrawus and Mariya H. Aliyu
Rob Owen

There was a girl called Batina. Her two friends were Katola and Mbane

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One day, they went to the river to fetch water.

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"Let's take our bath before going home", they told her.

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Binta agreed. "Go in first, we will join you", they said.

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They pushed her into the deep river and ran away.

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Binta started screaming for help. A fisherman came and helped her.

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Katala and Mbakana went home. They lied that Batina drowned in the river.

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They were shocked to see Batina back. Batina forgave them. They promised not to be wicked again.

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Wicked Friends.
Author - Naomi Andrawus and Mariya H. Aliyu
Illustration - Rob Owen
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs