The ugly penguin
Andre Yeboah
Andre Yeboah

Once upon a time, there was a penguin whose name was Penga. Penga was not as beautiful as other penguins.
They were all black and white with beautiful feathers. It was the opposite for Penga.

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Penga's feathers were brown, some short and some long like a cupcake. She was so ugly and no one liked her.
Each time she wants to play with them, they always shout at her. " Go away you ugly penguin", they said.

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Penga had a nice voice. She sings to herself in her lonely world.

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Years later, Penga's voice became sweeter. She became the only penguin with the sweetest voice.

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One day, a mighty wind blew. The wind blew away so many things. All the penguin held their hands on a tree for support.

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Something strange happened to penga. The wind blew away Penga's feathers.

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"Oh! no!!
My feathers!" She cried. After the wind blew her feathers away, her beautiful feathers which were hidden inside began to show. She was amazed and happy. She jumped up in excitement shouting, " I am beautiful! "

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The other penguins gathered around her and admired her beautiful feathers. Ugly Penga became the most beautiful, and penguin with the sweetest voice.

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The ugly penguin
Author - Andre Yeboah
Illustration - Andre Yeboah
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs