Duden - Getting it right from the start! Learning to read made easy: First reading fun for children from 2nd grade. Mbongi and his friends live in South Africa. Mbongi wants to go to school - just like his best friends Thandi and Thobile. But how is he supposed to get there? The journey is long, and Mbongi has been missing a leg since birth. His friends are concerned - and they come up with a great solution! Author Lutz van Dijk tells this touching yet carefree story from the everyday lives of children in his homeland. Van Dijk founded a home for children affected by AIDS in Cape Town and lives there with them. This is modern reading promotion: This exciting and lovingly illustrated first reading story from the "Leseprofi" series by Fischer Duden Children's Books is guaranteed to provide reading enjoyment. The text is tailored to the needs of boys and girls.