THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH
Lucy Mutheu
Jesmael Lewela

In a small village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a kind-hearted boy named Majuto.

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Majuto loved to draw but he only had a single worn-out pencil and a tiny stack of papers. Despite this, his drawings were filled with imagination and wonder.

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One afternoon while exploring the forest he stumbled upon an old twisted free. At its base there was a peculiar box. Curiousity took the better part of him, he opened the box and found a beautiful golden paintbrush.

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As soon as he touched the paintbrush, it began to glow with a warm magical light. A gentle voice echoed in his mind saying, "This is not an ordinary paintbrush. Whatever you paint with it shall come to life."

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Excited yet cautious, Majuto decided to test the paintbrush's magic. He painted a small vibrant butterfly on a nearby rock. To his amazement, the butterfly flutterred its wings and took off into the sky, dazzling in the sunlight.

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With his new found power, Majuto set off to bring joy and wonder to his village. He painted colourful flowers that bloomed instantly, filling the air with sweet fragrances.

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He painted trees that grew tall and strong, providing shade and fruits for everyone. He even painted animals that played with the village children bringing laughter and delight.

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The village thrived becoming a place where dreams come true and magic was real, all thanks to a boy with a golden paintbrush and heart full of kindness.

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THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH
Author - Lucy Mutheu
Illustration - Jesmael Lewela
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs