Kwame goes to school
Edward Addo-Yobo
AI Kila

Kwame was a physically challenged boy.

He could not walk on his own and had to be carried to wherever he needed to go.

His parents could neither afford crutches nor a wheelchair.

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Kwame's mother was afraid to enroll him in school because of his disability.

Each time Kwame saw other children going to school, he cried wanting to go with them.

2

One day, Kwame's mother decided to take him to school.

The headmistress warmly received them and agreed to enroll Kwame.

3

Every morning, mother would carry Kwame to school and bring him back home after school.

At school, Kwame did very well in class and all the teachers liked him.

4

When it was time for sports, Kwame did not take part.

He sat and watched his friends play football.

He wished he could join them and have fun.

5

One day, someone gave Kwame a wheelchair.

This made his movement at home and in school easier.

Kwame was very happy.

6

Soon it was speech and prize-giving day.

Kwame received many prizes because he did well in the exams. His mother was proud of him.

Kwame proved that even with his disability he could do well in school.

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Kwame goes to school
Author - Edward Addo-Yobo
Illustration - AI Kila
Language - English
Level - Longer paragraphs