Zinhle’s sunflowers
Lauren Mayisa
Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi
English

One day, Zinhle went out to take a walk. She came across a garden full of sunflowers and she was amazed at their beauty.

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Suddenly, she heard thunder then lightning struck.

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She slipped on a pond and fell to the ground.

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The next time she woke up, she was in hospital.

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Her little brother managed to pick a sunflower from the garden she was admiring earlier. This made her feel much better.

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Zinhle’s sunflowers
Author - Lauren Mayisa
Illustration - Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs
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