Young Shepherd

Liam loved visiting the Villages of Banda and Nyaga where his grandparents lived. He always listened eagerly to their stories about tending to animals. One sunny day, Liam noticed the sheep and goats were not as lively. His heart sank as he realized they were getting sick. Liam knew he had to help them, but he didn't know how.

Liam decided to ask his grandfathers, Peter and Michael, for advice. - What can we do to help the animals? Liam asked. - We'll have to find out what's wrong, said Michael. They walked through the fields, but they couldn't find any clues. The animals continued to grow weaker.

Liam tried everything his grandmothers, Purity and Lilian, suggested. - Maybe they need more water? Purity suggested. - Let's try giving them different food, Lilian added. But nothing seemed to work. Liam felt like the animals' condition was getting worse. He sat down, feeling defeated.

With a heavy heart, Liam thought about giving up. - I don't know what to do, he said sadly. But he remembered how his grandparents had always taught him to be brave and curious. Liam decided to keep searching for answers, even if it seemed impossible. He knew the animals were counting on him.

Just then, a wise old woman from the village approached him. - Have you tried looking at the plants they eat? she asked. Liam's eyes widened as he realized he had overlooked something important. He rushed back to the fields and found some strange new plants among the grass. Could this be the cause?

Liam gathered the new plants and showed them to his grandparents. - This is it! Peter exclaimed. They quickly removed the plants from the fields. Within days, the animals started to recover. Liam beamed with pride, knowing he had saved them. He learned that courage and curiosity could solve even the toughest problems.