David and the mango tree
Horace Makande
Naming'azi Literacy Centre

This is Mwazanso village. See David and Chimwemwe. They live in this village.

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One day, David got back from school. He went with his friend to a mango tree.

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Chimwemwe said, "Let's eat some." David looked at the mango and said, "I am hungry, but my grandmother told me not to steal."

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Chimwemwe plucked one mango and started eating. He said, " Here you take this one."

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David received the mango and took a bite.

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When David tried to pick some, one branch held his hand. Another branch slapped him in the face. David saw many stars.

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When he regained his sight, he saw that Chimwemwe had already escaped. He left all the mangoes and ran away too.

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Starting from that day, David vowed never to steal again.

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David and the mango tree
Author - Horace Makande
Illustration - Naming'azi Literacy Centre, Catherine Groenewald
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs