This is serious and dangerous,” Uncle Ben said after listening to our story. He then warned us not to mention it to anyone.

“Boys, you will now let the police take it up from here. Do not, and I repeat, do not go to that area again,” Sergeant Keroi added. “Can we accompany the police to show them the hidden gate?” I asked thoughtlessly.

“NO!” The cry came from both mothers. It was all so dangerous.

StarLit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.