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In English, this story by ‘Anahina ‘Aipolo Sikalu is:
New Year’s Eve gathering
page 2
It’s New Year’s Eve.
Before church, Vili goes to his friend Taniela’s family gathering.
Vili really wants to meet Taniela’s cousin ‘Aisea.
Aisea is from Christchurch.
He is visiting Wellington.
Aisea is awesome at skateboarding!
Vili loves skateboarding.
page 3
Vili takes his new skateboard to Taniela’s family gathering.
“Taniela, do you know where ‘Aisea is?” says Vili.
“No, Vili. Come and meet my dad,” says Taniela.
“This is my dad, Langi.”
“Hello, Vili. How are you?” says Langi.
“I’m well, thanks,” says Vili. “Do you know where ‘Aisea is?”
“No, sorry,” says Langi.
page 4
“Taniela, is that ‘Aisea over there?” says Vili.
“No, Vili. That’s my brother, Saula,” says Taniela.
Taniela calls his brother.
“Saula, this is my friend Vili,” says Taniela.
“Hello, Vili. Come and meet our mum, Pesi,” says Saula.
page 5
Vili, Taniela, and Saula go into the kitchen.
“Pesi, this is Vili,” says Saula.
“Hello, Vili. Would you like some food?” says Pesi.
“No, thank you,” says Vili. “Do you know where ‘Aisea is?”
“I think he’s outside,” says Pesi.
page 6
Vili, Taniela, and Saula go outside.
A little girl runs up to them.
“Hello. I’m Sela. What’s your name?” she asks Vili.
“Hello. I’m Vili. How old are you?” says Vili.
“I’m five,” says Sela. “Do you know where my brother is? His name is ‘Aisea.”
“No, sorry. I’m looking for him too,” says Vili.
“Come on. I think he’s by the food,” says Sela.
Page 7
Vili, Taniela, Saula, and Sela go over to the food table.
Aisea is sitting at the food table.
“‘Aisea, this is my friend Vili. He loves skateboarding,” says Taniela.
“Hello, ‘Aisea. I’ve brought my skateboard. Do you want to try it?” says Vili.
“Hello, Vili. Awesome skateboard! But maybe not today!” says ‘Aisea.
Aisea stands up. He has a broken leg!
Page 8
They can’t skateboard, but Vili is happy.
He and ‘Aisea talk about skateboarding until it’s time to go to church.
Aisea invites Vili to Christchurch.
“And bring your skateboard!” he says.