The big hunt
Perseverance Khumalo
Jacob Kono
English

One morning, Zulu wakes up to a starving wife and child with empty calabashes.

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He decided to go and prepare for a big hunt.

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He sets of into the forest to hunt for food.

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He spots one trapped giraffe in the forest.

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He decided to kill the giraffe with his sharp spear but he misses.

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His spear cuts through the trap, the giraffe was in and sets it free.

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Zuko tries to catch the giraffe but only manages to catch its tail.

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The giraffe kicks Zuko with its hind legs and runs off.

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Zuko ends his big hunt in disappointment as he returns home empty handed.

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The big hunt
Author - Perseverance Khumalo
Illustration - Jacob Kono
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs
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