Manu and the Lion
Mozambican folktale
Hélder de Paz Alexandre
English

One day, Manu was walking.

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At that time, a lion was resting in the grass.

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Manu was full of fear.

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The lion woke up.

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Manu climbed a tall tree.

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The lion waited for Manu under the tree.

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Manu fell asleep.

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He fell down from the tree.

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 The lion ran away.

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Manu started to run in the same direction as the lion.

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When he realised, he changed and run away.

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Manu and the Lion
Author - Mozambican folktale
Adaptation - Ursula Nafula
Illustration - Hélder de Paz Alexandre
Language - English
Level - First words
© Mozambican Folktale 2014
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