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Olly’s will

Olly’s will

It was a draughty day, the sky was a dismal grey. Delma awoke as the sun peeped out from the horizon. “A storm’s approaching,” she predicted as...

30.03.2025 9

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A stepwell in Fruit Park

A stepwell in Fruit Park

“This is so exciting!” Din Din enthused as he gulped down his fruit puree and milk for breakfast. “Today is the day when the digging of the...

16.03.2025 10

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The wildflower reserve

The Aviary School birds were thrilled. An assembly had been called in the break time. A break time assembly always meant that something exciting was...

09.03.2025 9

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Hyundai Pakistan launches the exclusive SONATA N Line

Hyundai Pakistan proudly introduces the Sonata N Line, an exciting new addition to its sedan lineup. Launched at an exclusive event on Jan 12, 2025 at...

25.02.2025 40

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The tree of new beginnings

“The year is coming to an end,” mused Dazel poignantly as she gazed at the sunrise, signaling the last dawn of the year. The trees surrounding her...

23.02.2025 20

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The bear who couldn’t sleep

Winter was in the air and the lake was beginning to show signs of frost. “Time for us aquatic animals to move to warmer waters of the lake down...

16.02.2025 10

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Delma in a fix

“There’s an excursion to the ancient underwater caves tomorrow,” announced Luke, Delma’s science teacher. “These underwater caves are very...

09.02.2025 30

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Dazel saves the day!

“It’s winter and I’ve heard that it’s snowing in the Northern Mountains,” exclaimed Dazel to Swain the swan as the two birds fluttered to...

02.02.2025 10

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Shellshocked!

“I’m so nervous,” exclaimed Din Din as he put his huge green foot gingerly into the lake water and let out a yelp. “It’s freezing.”...

26.01.2025 10

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Surviving the sandstorm

Dazel awoke to a strange moaning sound. At first, she thought she was dreaming. She opened her eyes but yelped and closed them again as she felt...

19.01.2025 10

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The dangerous red flower

“Hey Kit,” Din Din said as he greeted his garden caretaker. “Ready for your day out?” “Yes, but you know I’m not one for adventures,”...

12.01.2025 10

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The proud parrot

“Did you see that new bird in school?” whispered Swain the black swan to Dazel as the two flew out of their classroom to share lunch on the Aviary...

05.01.2025 9

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Eat your own words!

“I don’t want to eat this. How many times have I told you not to make banana puree for dinner, Mom,” whined Dave, as Mrs Dee lay dinner on the...

29.12.2024 9

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Poisonous neighbours – Part II

It was a Sunday and the bluebird siblings, Belinda and Bobby, were sulking in their home inside the tree trunk. “We want to go out and play,”...

22.12.2024 4

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Poisonous neighbours – Part 1

The bluebird family home was a flurry of activity. Their home was a cosy opening inside the trunk of an old pine tree at the edge of the northern...

15.12.2024 5

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A worrier by nature

Rita the robin was looking more anxious than usual. “What’s wrong, my friend?” inquired Dazel as they left their classroom at the end of the school...

08.12.2024 4

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Moonbows in the Air

Delma’s heart was thumping with excitement. It was the first meeting of the Science Club at the Aquatic School and she was delighted to be part of...

30.11.2024 3

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Health in your own hands

“It’s summer and I’m so glad I have two apprentices to help me because the number of patients have multiplied,” said Dr Trish to Old Rex as...

16.11.2024 3

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Wanted – Healers in D’Land

Rita, the robin, was sick and her soft groans filled the class. “She must be taken to a doctor,” suggested Ms Thrush, who was taking their Math...

09.11.2024 3

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A summer camp in Fruit Park

“Derek,” hollered Mrs Dee as she shook her son in his bed. “Just because you have summer break doesn’t mean that you have to sleep all day.”...

02.11.2024 6

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A time to relax

It was summer, yet that didn’t stop Wiz Rooster from visiting the Aviary School for Birds every day. 
 “Sir,” insisted Dazel, who was the rooster’s...

26.10.2024 4

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The berry festival

“Just look at the berries this year,” Din Din happily said to Kit the cat who was also the caretaker of his garden. Kit’s kittens had been...

19.10.2024 3

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An attack of locusts

There was an emergency meeting of the dinosaurs of Fruit Park early Saturday morning. “And emergency meetings always spell trouble,” muttered Din...

12.10.2024 3

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Delma and the giant tortoise

“Did you see that new creature?” whispered Clive the clown fish. Cleo and Clem the other two clown fish gaped at the huge tortoise who was...

05.10.2024 4

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Education — a right for all

Dazel swooped towards the Aviary School for Birds early Monday morning. As she caught a glimpse of the school gate, she was stunned to see the...

28.09.2024 3

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Dazel and the secret message – part 2

Dazel tossed and turned all night. “Please, help me!” a voice whispered in her dreams as soon as her eyes grew heavy with sleep. The next morning...

21.09.2024 4

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Dazel and the secret message – part 1

Dazel was in her element. She was in the quaint little post office outside Wiz Rooster’s home. The office was busy with the flurry of grey pigeons...

14.09.2024 3

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Pigeon post

Dazel could see Wiz Rooster addressing a group of pigeons in the assembly area of the Aviary School of Birds. The discussion seemed animated and...

07.09.2024 4

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The elephant charge (part 2)

Din Din was listless the whole day. He lay huddled in his blanket of soft, sweet-scented hay. “Good evening, Din Din,” said Dr Trish in her brusque...

31.08.2024 6

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The elephant charge (Part 1)

What a rosy morning!“ said Kit the cat as she greeted Din Din early Sunday morning. Even though winter could be felt in the air, Din Din’s garden...

24.08.2024 3

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Allergies in the air

It was morning, but Dazel’s eyes were puffy and watery. She sniffed and felt her throat become clogged. She tried to muster up the courage to get...

17.08.2024 4

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Dazel’s old neighbours

It was a Sunday and Dazel had relished a lazy breakfast. The rest of her morning had passed pleasurably setting her treasure chest with all the...

10.08.2024 4

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Olly’s Will

It was a draughty day and the sky was a dismal grey. Delma awoke as the sun peeped out from the horizon. “A storm’s approaching,” she predicted...

03.08.2024 5

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Stepwell in Fruit Park (Part 3)

Sunday proved to be bright and sunny and Din Din awoke at the crack of dawn. He had gotten used to waking up in the unfamiliar surroundings of Old...

27.07.2024 1

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Stepwell in Fruit Park

This is so exciting!“ Din Din enthused as he gulped down his fruit puree and milk for breakfast. “Today is the day when the digging of the stepwell...

20.07.2024 2

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