The kingdom of Light and Darkness
Aisha Musa Haruna
Ezra Musa

High above the ground was the kingdom of light. It was ruled by two shiny creatures named Sun and his Queen, Moon.

They had many beautiful looking servants called stars.

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Sun and Moon were married but after they quarreled, they separated.

They stayed apart for so long that Sun became too hot and Moon very cold.

2

Moon's birthday came. Everyone was busy preparing for the celebration.

The skies were decorated beautifully for Moon's birthday celebration.

3

Moon wrote a letter inviting Sun to her birthday party .

Sun turned down the invitation.

4

Although Moon believed that Sun still loved her, she did not hear from him. Moon was very sad.

She cried and could not eat. She put down her crown. She threw her golden scepter away.

Even the stars could not comfort her.

5

When Sun learned about Moon's condition, he was sad.

He promised to attend her birthday party.

6

Moon was happy. She wiped her tears and asked the stars to prepare well. Everything was ready.

Moon, sat smiling like the Queen she was, waiting for Sun.

7

Sun arrived and Moon rushed out to welcome him. She hugged Sun.

Moon began to melt. She fell to the ground screaming for help.

8

Suddenly, darkness covered the area where Moon fell.

Sun moved away and the kingdom was divided.

9

Moon went away with all the stars.

She rules them during the night as gentle Queen.

10

Sun is still the King of Daylight.

Sometimes he is angry, shooting his rays at human beings and animals.

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The kingdom of Light and Darkness
Author - Aisha Musa Haruna, Ezra Musa, Rhema Okechukwu, Delight Sylvester and Adama Yusuf
Illustration - Ezra Musa
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs