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	Miko the Monkey


	By Sue Clarke

Miko is a monkey. He lives in the forest with his family. His family is very big, and Miko is the youngest. One day there is a big storm. Miko and his family are in the trees - and there is water all around them. After six days of rain there is no more to eat in the trees. Miko's brother jumps to find food - and falls into the river. Miko's family are scared that they will die. Miko jumps - and crosses the river. He finds lots of food for his family and throws it across.

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The next day Miko finds more food for all the monkeys. The next day he does the same. After six more days the water goes down and the monkeys can cross from their island. Now all the monkeys can find their own food and when they look at Miko they smile.

"What a brave little monkey!" they say.

Suddenly they see another monkey. He walks slowly towards them. It is Uko! The family tell Uko about Miko.

"You are a very brave monkey." Says Uko to Miko.

Miko is very tired but very very happy. All the family know he is the bravest monkey… and they never leave him behind again.

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