The lazy hyena
Eric Ouma
Salim Kasamba

Once upon a time there lived a hyena called wanjofu.He was very mean and lazy.He did not like working,while other animals went to the farm,he always faked illness and did not accompany them.This behavior went on for a long time.

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During harvest time,the lazy hyena would go to the farm and still good.The other animals became worried and and made a plan on how to catch the thief.They dug a very big hole at the entrance of the farm and put the cow on guard.

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At night the lazy hyena came to steal food as usual,He was not aware of the hole.Mr wanjofu fell in the hole and started crying for help,The rest of the animals gathered around the hole and pulled him out,He was given a serious beating.

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Since that day,He always joined the rest of the animals and accompanied them to work.He never became lazy again.

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The lazy hyena
Author - Eric Ouma
Illustration - Salim Kasamba, Rob Owen, Adonay Gebru
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs