The tricky boy
Ammar Ahmad Tijjani
Ammar Ahmad Tijjani

Isah is a very tricky boy.

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Every morning when he and his sister are leaving for schools, their father gives their breakfast money to Isah.

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The tricky Isah decided to dig a hole under a tree. Whenever he collects their breakfast money, he hides it inside that hole.

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One day, their class teacher saw Isah hiding something under the tree just before the break time, but he just ignored him and continued with his teaching.

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During the break period, the teacher saw Isah's sister sitting alone and crying.

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The teacher moved closer to her. He calmed her down and asked why she was crying.

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Isah's sister explained to the teacher that she is hungry and Isah has misplaced their breakfast money.

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The teacher called Isah and asked him about the money. At first, Isah pretended that the money got lost. But when teacher threatened to flog him if he did not say the truth, Isah confessed.

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The teacher then went with Isah's sister where the money was hidden. He brought the money out and gave it to the young girl to enjoy her breakfast.

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When they went back home, Isah's sister reported the incidence to their father. From that day, the father decided to give Isah's sister her breakfast money directly to her.

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As a result of what happened, Isah felt embarrassed. He regretted his tricky act and he was even crying on his way to school the following day.

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On the contrary, his sister was happy and jumping up and down because her breakfast money is now given directly to her.

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The tricky boy
Author - Ammar Ahmad Tijjani
Illustration - Ammar Ahmad Tijjani, Yubsa Design
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs