Roxy, the miracle dog
Zanele Motau
Lerato Baloyi

Blind: Unable to see.
Miracle: An extraordinary event taken as a sign of the power of God.

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Once upon a time in a small village called KwaLanga, there lived a girl named Zanny. Zanny was born blind. She lived with her old and wise Gogo in a tiny hut.

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Zanny did not have any friends because they did not want to play with her. She was always sad and lonely. Gogo was very worried about her.

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One sunny day, as she sat under the shade of a tree, she felt something licking her hand. "What was that?" asked Zanny as she quickly lifted her hand from the ground.

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"I got it for you mntwanami, touch it" said Gogo. She touched it and felt its fluffy fur. "What is it, Gogo?" she asked. "It's a dog mntwanami" replied Gogo.

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Zanny patted the dog, it had fluffy hair. "I'm naming her Roxy, thank you, Gogo," said Zanny.

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From that day on, Roxy and Zanny became best friends. They played and explored the village together. Roxy would guide Zanny's steps as they walked.

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One stormy night, Zanny fell sick. Gogo feared for her granddaughter's life and prayed for a miracle. Suddenly, Roxy nudged Gogo's hand and let out a low whine.

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With hope in her heart, Gogo followed Roxy into the stormy weather. Roxy led Gogo to the tree outside where there was a bush of rare healing herbs.

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Gogo gathered the herbs and rushed back to the house to boil the herbs for Zanny to drink.

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The following morning, Zanny was healed and could play with Roxy again. Gogo was very happy and thanked Roxy for helpig Zanny.

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From that day on, Roxy was named the miracle dog of the village and she continued to guide Zanny and play with her.

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Roxy, the miracle dog
Author - Zanele Motau
Illustration - Lerato Baloyi
Language - English
Level - First sentences