“Come, Jabulani,” Ma says.

“Why aren’t you ready? You’ll be late for school.”

“I can’t find my shoe,” says Jabulani.

“Did you look in the wardrobe?” Ma asks.

“Yes, it’s not in the wardrobe.”

“Did you look under your bed?” says Ma.

“It’s not under my bed,” Jabulani says.

“I know where your shoe is,” giggles Jabulani’s sister Lungi.

“Where?” Jabulani asks.

“I’m not telling you!” says Lungi

“Somebody’s taken it,” Jabulani says.