A Wise Monkey
By: Danny Laughlin


On a very hot sunny day in Timbuktu, Mali of Africa, there was a large village that is in chaos. They needed a new leader, who is fast, strong, and very wise. On that day, the Lion roared on the top of the hill, to get everyone’s attention. He’s the Lion King, name Sundiata. He has something to say, “We are in trouble,” Sundiata sighs, “My minister says, I’m not running this village properly. So, We need a new leader, who has an ability to run fast, has strength, and very wise. If you think you can lead, the contest starts tomorrow, 1 p.m. thanks for your time.” Sundiata was sad. The whole town was clamoring about the news, they were shocked, but who is going to compete? Polka Dot, the cheetah, walks through the village being all macho and he announced he’s going to compete and win. “Haha, I have speed, strength, but I don’t know about wise, but everyone is afraid to compete against me! Losers! Mawhahaha!” Polka Dot laughed. The village was scared, and didn’t want Polka Dot to win! This is a disaster They had to find someone who willing, and can compete him. Hulk, the Rhino decides to step in and compete. “Well, I have strength! I can beat him.” Says the Hulk but everyone was concerned because he was a bully awhile ago, and didn’t think Hulk fits to be a leader. There was rumor all around in town, that a old wise monkey name Einstein is going to compete. “WHAT!! Who the heck is he?” Yelled the Polka Dot.