Naomi’s Bike - School Journal Junior 1 - 2008-V1.0

Jul 17, 2026

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This is a school journal entry detailing Naomi's wish for a bicycle and her brothers' efforts to obtain one for her. Naomi expresses her desire for a bike to keep up with her fast-walking brothers on their way to school, often arriving last due to the long walk. Her brothers, Ila and David, feel sympathetic towards her situation. Motivated to help, they embark on a six-month fundraising endeavor. They commence by selling young coconuts at school and subsequently collect bottles and cans from various locations, including roadsides, bushes, and beaches, diligently searching the entire village. Their determined efforts lead them to Port Moresby via their uncle's PMV. Upon arriving at a bike shop, they are dismayed to find that the bikes are prohibitively expensive, costing hundreds of kina, a sum far exceeding their saved amount. They visit three more shops, encountering similar price barriers. A breakthrough occurs when they discover a second-hand shop that offers several bicycles, including a bright blue, almost new BMX bike. The narrative culminates on Naomi's birthday, where her brothers present her with the bike, bringing tears of joy and gratitude to her eyes. She expresses her deep appreciation for her family and their hard work, affirming her happiness to be a member of such a supportive household.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time39 min

Naomi’s Bike

School Journal Junior 1 - 2008-V1.0

FAQs

Why does Naomi want a bike?

Naomi wants a bike because she wishes she didn't have to walk so far to school and always arrives last due to her slower pace compared to her brothers.

How did Naomi's brothers raise money for the bike?

Naomi's brothers, Ila and David, sold young coconuts at school and collected bottles and cans around the village for six months to earn money for the bike.

Where did the brothers find the bike?

The brothers found a bright blue, almost new BMX bike in a second-hand goods shop in Port Moresby after finding the bikes in other shops too expensive.

Jul 17, 2026

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