S
5
M
2
LESSON
15
WORD COUNT:
154
LEXILE MEASURE:
540
CEFR:
B1.2
IELTS:
4.5
Payne and Leo's Adventure
Payne hears a roar in the jungle. Who makes this sound? Read the story and
find out.
Written by
Clifford Wan
Illustrated by
Clifford Wan
Payne loves exploring and going on adventures. Today, he decides to visit
the jungle. He walks through the tall trees, and he hears a roar. He follows
the sound and finds a friendly lion named Leo.
Leo has lost his crown, so Payne helps him find it. They search everywhere,
climbing trees and going through caves. They meet monkeys, birds, and a
wise turtle along the way. They are looking for a treasure chest. They think
the crown is inside.
They discover a treasure chest behind some rocks. They open it, and Leo’s
crown is there! Leo is overjoyed. He thanks Payne for his help, and they
celebrate by having a big party.
It is time to go home, and Payne says goodbye to Leo. He walks back with
wonderful memories of his jungle adventure. Payne knows that there are
always more exciting adventures waiting for him. He can’t wait to have
more fun.