Moose, the naughty bull
Musa Mabona
Musa Mabona

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a sweet old lady named Ouma Joyce. She had ten cows and a clever dog named Raven.

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Among Ouma Joyce's cows was Moose, a mischievous cow who loved escaping into the woods. But Raven always found him and brought him back.

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One night Raven howled at the moon signaling that a cow was missing. There were nine cows in the kraal that night.

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Meanwhile, Moose had run deep into the woods playing and hiding. Raven the dog set off to look for Moose , determined to bring her back safely.

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Raven immediately started sniffing the ground, determined to find Moose. His keen sense of smell led him straight into the heart of the woods.

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After a long search, Raven found Moose happily grazing deep in the woods. The clever dog barked joyfully, alerting Ouma Joyce of their whereabouts.

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One morning, Ouma Joyce woke up to find the kraal empty. She panicked, realizing that Moose had once again escaped. This was a result of Raven not feeling well.

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The doctor quickly came to examine Raven, within a day or two Raven was up and well and ready to go look for his naughty friend Moose.

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Ouma Joyce was overjoyed to have her cows back in the kraal. She hugged Raven and patted Moose, grateful for their unique bond.

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From that day on, Moose never tried to escape again. The old lady, her cows, and the clever dog lived happily and harmoniously in the village.

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Glossary
Intelligent - having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations.
Solely - without any others being included or involved.
Mischievous - causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
Howled - to make a long loud mournful sound like that of a dog.

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Moose, the naughty bull
Author - Musa Mabona
Illustration - Musa Mabona
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs