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Searching for the spirit of spring (Mosa Mahlaba)

Searching for the spirit of spring (Mosa Mahlaba)

Searching for the spirit of spring (Mosa Mahlaba) is a beautiful nature-themed adventure about the changing seasons. When winter stays for too long, a brave character goes on a quest to find where the warmth of spring has gone. Children will learn vocabulary related to the environment, plants, and animals along the way. The story captures the wonder of the natural world and the importance of hope. It is a perfect choice for students who are curious about how the world changes around them.

Lexile: 630L

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Quiz

Question 1: What was Nkanyezi looking forward to?
Question 2: What was the problem with the Ndlovu village?
Question 3: What was the first gift Nkanyezi received?
Question 4: What was the gift of good food?
Question 5: What was Nkanyezi searching for on her journey?
Question 6: Who is the main character in this story?
Question 7: Who draws the pictures in a picture book?
Question 8: What happened at the end of this story?
Question 9: What word means to *bring back*?
Question 10: Which word is similar in meaning to *scent*?
Tag(s):African Stories

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