The Spirit of Light and the Shadow Beast
Mystic Ekechukwu
Isaac Okwir

Onyé dị mma, Onye dị mma
Shining light, Onye dị mma
Keep us safe, Onye dị mma
Stay with us, Onye dị mma

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Long ago, in the rolling hills of the east, among the red earth villages of Igbo land, there was a town named Ụmụnna. The people were farmers and weavers, simple folk who sang at dawn and told moonlight tales at night.

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But in those days, their peace was shattered by the coming of a dreadful monster.

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The Spirit of Light and the Shadow Beast
Author - Mystic Ekechukwu
Illustration - Isaac Okwir, Jacob Kono, Salim Kasamba
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs