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An African Fable: Will Steenbok find the Rain? (Book #7, African Fable Series)
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When will it rain again? It is very hot and the river had dried up. There is only a little bit of water left in the last of the water-holes. Steenbok, a tiny antelope, is sent by the Animals to find the rain. Will she find it? Can she save Monkey who is dying of thirst? Will she be able to find the rain?
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Salome Byleveldt
Africa is my home. I was born and raised in South Africa and have travelled widely across the African continent. The people, places, cultures and animals of Africa remain fascinating and it was only natural that my first book of fiction should be an African Fable.I live with my husband in the area around Johannesburg, close to our children and grandchildren. Of all the travels we have done, a tent in the African bush remains our favourite.
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An African Fable - Salome Byleveldt
An African Fable
Will Steenbok find the Rain?
By
Salome Byleveldt
Copyright Salome Byleveldt 2014
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I don’t want to play, Meerkat,
Monkey said irritably. It is way too hot!
The Animals were all sitting listlessly around the circle that was made when the big rock fell from the skies. That happened a very long time ago, during the time of their ancestors.
When will it rain again, Owl?
Meerkat asked Owl.
Owl slowly opened one eye. Ahem…
he said, opening his other eye.
Yes, Owl, you are the wise one. When will the rains start?
Monkey had joined Meerkat under the tree where Owl had been sleeping.
Ahem…
was the only response they got. Giraffe was standing closer, to hear what Owl had to say.
It is so very hot!
Giraffe said. It is so very dry!
The water-hole is almost dry
added Elephant. When will it rain again, Owl?
All the Animals came closer to hear what Owl had to say. They were now standing under the tree with Meerkat and Monkey.
Ahem…
Owl cleared his throat.
Owl, you are the wise one. When will it rain again?
the Animals demanded.
Ahem…
said Owl again. Have you noticed that there are no clouds in the sky?
All the Animals looked up at the sky. It was a very bright blue and Sun was burning hotly from the sky.
Yes Owl,
they said. We can see no clouds in the sky.
Well,
Owl continued, "if there are no clouds in the sky, then it
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