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When a notorious hyena begins to terrorise a village, a young boy named Tumbare is forced to confront the consequences of his disobedience. The Hyena’s Prey: A Disobedient Boy’s Desperate Day follows his gripping journey as he navigates the dangers of the wild and learns powerful lessons about responsibility, resilience, and the importance of community.

This reader forms part of a series of Zimbabwean short stories developed in line with the Heritage-Based Curriculum for primary and secondary English learners. It aims to instil knowledge while nurturing values, attitudes, and behaviours that reflect cultural heritage.

Through engaging storytelling, learners will build reading fluency, strengthen comprehension, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Each story is supported by questions and vocabulary activities to enhance understanding and encourage deeper learning.

Rodgers Upenyu Chaipa is an award-winning, prolific, and versatile author with a growing catalogue of impactful works. His novels follow the success of his acclaimed debut, Super Patriots of Motherland. Beyond fiction, his influence extends into education—his science textbooks are widely used in both primary and secondary schools across several Southern African countries.