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Sadi’s Sunset by Alex Eeles Sadiis asmall hyena with a BIG plan. Today, she is going to leave her home by the tall tree and walk OVER the dusty plains, ACROSS the deep river, THROUGH the thick forest, UP the steep hill, ALL THE WAY to the round rock! She wants to see the sunset. And everyone says the rock is the best place to go. 1 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023
As she leaves, Sadi meets her friend Ayla. “Where are you going?” asks Ayla. “To the round rock to see the sunset,” replies Sadi. “Do you want to come?” “Yes please!” But when they reach the dusty plains, Ayla stops. “Monkeys do not like walking,” she says. “We like swinging through the trees.” 2 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023
Soon, Sadi meets her friend Dilan. “Where are you going?” he asks. “To the round rock to see the sunset,” replies Sadi. “Do you want to come?” “Yes please!” But when they reach the deep river, Dilan stops. “Giraffes do not like swimming,” he says. “We like walking on dry land.” 3 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023
Soon, Sadi meets her friend Lora. “Where are you going?” she asks. “To the round rock to see the sunset,” replies Sadi. “Do you want to come?” “Yes please!” But when they reach the thick forest, Lora stops. “Hippos do not like squeezing between trees,” she says. “We like relaxing in the water.” 4 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023
Soon, Sadi meets her friend Nate. “Where are you going?” he asks. “To the round rock to see the sunset,” replies Sadi. “Do you want to come?” “Yes please!” But when they reach the steep hill, Nate stops. “Honey badgers don’t like being up high,” he says. “We like hiding underground.” UP, UP, UP Sadi climbs! Until at last she reaches the round rock. Just in time for sunset. It is BEAUTIFUL! 5 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023
If only my friends could see it too, thinks Sadi. Which gives her an idea. Off she runs … DOWN the steep hill, THROUGH the thick forest, ACROSS the deep river and OVER the dusty plains. ALL THE WAY to her house by the tall tree! That night, Sadi stays up working on a new plan. And the next day, she takes a gift to each of her friends … so they can all see the sunset any time they want! 6 © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023