Mukur and the Missing Lunchbox
One Monday morning, Mukur was especially excited. Her mother had made her favorite—vegetable paratha rolls with mango pickle! She tucked the lunchbox carefully into her school bag and marched off to school, humming her favorite tune.
Classes went by quickly. As soon as the lunch bell rang, Mukur reached into her bag—only to freeze.
“My lunchbox!” she gasped. “It’s gone!”
She turned the bag upside down. Out came books, pencils, crayons—but no lunchbox.
Her friend Pockets ran over.
“What’s wrong?” Pockets asked.
“My lunchbox is missing!” said Mukur. “I packed it this morning—I’m sure of it!”
Pockets thought for a moment. “Maybe you left it at home?”
Mukur shook her head. “No way! I even checked twice.”
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