Class 9 - Description - 37 A - From Supplementary Reader Moments

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SR 1 The Lost Child 

1. The child was full of joy at the fair. He saw toys, sweets, and a roundabout. He wanted to ride it. But when he turned to ask his parents, they were not there.

Describe how the child felt when he found himself alone. What thoughts came to his mind? What did he do?

The child was very happy at first. He looked at the roundabout and wanted to ride on it. But when he turned to ask his parents, they were not there. He looked left and right but could not see them.

Suddenly, his heart started beating fast. He felt scared and confused. He called out, “Mother! Father!” but there was no reply. The happy fair now looked strange and big. The child’s eyes filled with tears.

He started running here and there, searching for his parents. He was afraid they had left him. His hands were cold, and his legs were shaking. He was no longer interested in sweets, toys, or rides.

He just wanted his parents. His voice became weak as he cried again and again.

At that moment, the child felt lost not only in the crowd but also in his heart. He missed the warmth of his parents more than anything else.

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2. A kind man picked up the crying child and tried to comfort him. He offered the child sweets, toys, and a ride. But the child did not smile.

Describe what the child felt when the stranger tried to cheer him. Why did he not want the things he once loved?

The man saw the lost child crying. He picked him up gently and tried to help. He showed him toys, sweets, and the roundabout. But the child only cried louder.

The child did not want any of those things now. Before, he wanted toys and sweets very much. But now, nothing made him happy. He had only one wish—to be with his mother and father.

He did not even look at the bright balloons or the lovely flowers. His heart was full of sadness and fear.

Even though the man was kind, the child did not feel safe. He missed the touch of his mother’s hand and the voice of his father.

He kept saying, “I want my mother. I want my father.”

The things he loved before had no meaning now. Only love and care could make him feel better.

This showed that what children need most is not toys—but love and comfort from their parents.

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SR 2 The Adventures of Toto

1. Grandfather brought Toto home secretly and tied him in the closet. The little monkey was clever and naughty. He did not like being tied up.

Describe how Toto might have felt in a new house. What were his thoughts and feelings when he was locked in the closet? What did he do and why?

Toto was taken from the tonga-driver and brought to a new home. Everything was strange for him. He was tied in a closet by Grandfather.

Toto did not like being tied. He was full of energy and wanted to play and explore. He felt angry and upset. He thought, "Why am I locked? I want to see this new place!"

So he started pulling at the wall and the clothes. He tore the wallpaper and broke the hook. He even pulled out the author's blazer from its hanger and tore it badly.

Toto was small but strong. His eyes shone with mischief. He wanted to show that he could not be locked or stopped.

Even though he made a mess, Toto was not being cruel. He was just playful and wild, not used to living inside a house. He needed freedom to jump, climb, and explore.

This was just the beginning of many adventures in his new home.

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2. Grandfather loved animals. He brought Toto home secretly. But Toto was not an easy pet. He broke things, scared people, and created trouble.

Describe Grandfather’s feelings after bringing Toto. What did he think about his decision? Did he enjoy Toto’s actions or regret them?

Grandfather loved animals very much. He always brought home birds, dogs, goats, and even squirrels. So when he saw Toto with the tonga-driver, he felt sorry for the little monkey. He thought, “This little one will be happy in our home.”

At first, Grandfather was excited. He smiled when he saw Toto’s funny face and clever eyes. But soon, he saw that Toto was not an easy pet. He tore the author’s school blazer, broke dishes, and pulled people’s hair.

Even when Toto was taken to the zoo, he fought with other animals. Grandfather started to feel worried. “Maybe I made a mistake,” he thought.

But still, deep in his heart, Grandfather loved Toto. He admired his energy and clever tricks. He laughed at his smartness even when Toto got into trouble.

In the end, when he returned Toto to the tonga-driver, he felt a little sad. But he knew it was the best choice for everyone.

Grandfather learned that not all wild animals can live in a house—even if they are very cute.

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SR 3 Iswaran The Storyteller

1. Iswaran loved to tell stories. He used funny faces, sounds, and drama. One night, he told Mahendra a scary ghost story. Later, strange things happened.

Describe how Iswaran felt after sharing the ghost story. What was he thinking when Mahendra got scared? Was he serious or just playful?

Iswaran loved telling stories. He liked it when people listened with wide eyes and open mouths. When he told Mahendra the ghost story, he acted with full drama. He made scary faces and used a deep voice. He wanted to make Mahendra feel excited and amazed.

After telling the story, Iswaran watched Mahendra closely. He saw Mahendra laugh a little, but also look worried. Iswaran felt happy because he had made the story interesting. But he didn’t know that Mahendra would really believe it.

Iswaran didn’t want to scare Mahendra badly. He was just playful. He enjoyed making simple stories sound grand and magical. When he saw Mahendra getting afraid, he felt a little sorry.

Still, he thought, “My story was good! Maybe next time I should add something funnier.”

Iswaran did not believe in ghosts. He just believed in telling great stories.

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2. Mahendra didn’t believe in ghosts. But after Iswaran told the story, he heard strange noises at night. He saw a ghost-like figure from his window.

Describe how Mahendra felt that night. What went through his mind? Was he confused, scared, or still trying to be brave?

Mahendra always said ghosts were not real. He believed in science and facts. But after hearing Iswaran’s story, he could not sleep well.

That night, Mahendra woke up suddenly. He heard a strange moaning sound. He sat up in bed and listened carefully. Then he looked out of the window and saw something white in the moonlight.

His heart started to beat fast. “Was that the ghost Iswaran spoke about?” he thought. Mahendra felt cold and scared. He wanted to run away, but he stayed still.

He closed the window quickly and tried to sleep. But his mind was full of fear. He kept thinking about the ghost with a missing head.

The next morning, Mahendra did not tell Iswaran anything. But in his heart, he was confused and frightened.

He thought, “Was Iswaran’s story true? Or was it just my imagination?”

Mahendra started to believe that maybe there were things that science could not explain.

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SR 4 In the Kingdom of Fools 

1. The disciple liked the city because food was cheap. He didn’t listen to his guru’s advice. The guru warned him that foolish people could be dangerous.

Describe how the guru felt when the disciple wanted to stay back in the kingdom. What did the guru think about the disciple’s choice? Was he worried or angry?

The guru was a wise man. He knew that the Kingdom of Fools was not safe. At first, it looked easy and fun because food was cheap. But the people and the king were foolish.

When the disciple said he wanted to stay back, the guru felt very worried. He tried to explain, “Fools are dangerous. They can change their mind anytime. You should not trust them.”

But the disciple didn’t listen. He was thinking only about the cheap food. The guru felt sad that the disciple was being greedy. He didn’t get angry, but he knew this decision could bring trouble.

The guru thought, “I cannot force him. But one day, he will see the truth.”

He quietly left the city, hoping that nothing bad would happen to his disciple. But deep inside, he knew that foolishness often leads to danger.

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2. The disciple was enjoying his time in the city. But one day, he was chosen to be punished by the foolish king for no proper reason.

Describe the disciple’s feelings when he was caught by the king. What went through his mind? Did he regret his choice? Was he scared?

The disciple was shocked when the soldiers took him to the king. He had done nothing wrong. But the king said he must die. The disciple was very scared.

He thought, “Why me? I just came here for cheap food. I didn’t hurt anyone.”

He remembered his guru’s words: “Fools are dangerous.” Now he knew the guru was right. He felt sad that he had not listened. His greed had brought him into trouble.

The king was not listening to reason. The disciple cried and begged for help, but the king didn’t care. The disciple felt helpless.

He wished he had gone with his guru. He wanted to escape, but he was stuck. His heart was full of fear and regret.

At that moment, he thought only of his guru. “Please save me,” he whispered.

Now the disciple understood: in a land of fools, anything could happen—even death without reason.

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SR 5 The Happy Prince 

1. The Happy Prince was once a real prince. He lived in a palace and never saw sadness. After he became a statue, he saw the poor people in the city and felt their pain.

Describe how the Happy Prince felt when he saw hunger, sadness, and pain in the city. What thoughts filled his heart? What made him want to help others?

The Happy Prince had never seen sadness when he was alive. He lived in a palace where everything was beautiful and rich. He played, danced, and was always called the “Happy Prince.”

But after he became a statue and stood on a tall tower, he could see the whole city. He saw hungry children, poor people, and sick mothers. His heart felt very heavy. He thought, “Why didn’t I know this when I was alive?”

He saw a little boy crying because he was hungry. He saw a mother with no fire to keep her baby warm. The Happy Prince felt sorry for them.

His heart, made of lead, began to break with pain. He wanted to help. Even though he could not move, he asked the little Swallow to take his gold and jewels to help the people.

He thought, “True happiness is helping others.”

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2. The Swallow was on his way to Egypt. But he stayed back to help the Happy Prince. Even though the weather was cold, he kept doing small acts of kindness.

Describe how the Swallow felt when he decided not to fly to Egypt. What made him stay? Was he afraid, or did he feel joy in helping others?

The Swallow loved warm places. He wanted to go to Egypt before winter. But when he met the Happy Prince, he stopped for one night.

The Happy Prince asked him to take a ruby to a poor woman. The Swallow did it. He saw the woman smile and the child rest. That made him feel happy.

Every day, the Prince asked him to do one more kind act. The Swallow gave away the gold and jewels from the statue. He saw people smile again. He felt proud and peaceful.

It was cold, and his wings felt heavy. But he didn’t want to leave. He said, “Now I understand what love is. Helping others makes me truly happy.”

He stayed till the end. When he died, he was beside the Prince. Even though he didn’t reach Egypt, he found something better—love and friendship.

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SR 6 Weathering the Storm in Ersama

1. Prashant had gone to a friend’s house when a terrible cyclone hit. He was trapped there for two days, worrying about his family and seeing massive destruction.

Imagine how Prashant felt during the storm. What thoughts were running in his mind? What scared him the most?

Prashant was very scared during the cyclone. The wind was loud and strong, and the rain didn’t stop. He was at his friend’s house and couldn’t return home. The water rose quickly, and trees and houses were destroyed.

He thought, “Is my family safe? Is my house still standing?” He looked outside and saw nothing but water and broken things.

His heart felt heavy. He was only 19, but he felt like a child—helpless and worried. He wanted to do something, but the storm was too big.

He prayed quietly and waited. He couldn’t eat or sleep. He just thought about his village and the people he loved.

When the storm ended, he knew life would never be the same again. But he also felt stronger. He thought, “I must go back. I must help.”

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2. After the storm, Prashant reached his village and saw the damage. He didn’t give up. He helped people get food, care for children, and rebuild their lives.

Imagine how Prashant felt after becoming a leader in his village. What made him take charge? What did he learn about life and courage?

When Prashant saw his village, he felt like crying. So many people had died, and houses were gone. But he didn’t sit and cry. He stood up and decided to help.

He began to bring people together. He went to the government office for food. He helped make shelters and took care of children who lost their parents.

At first, he didn’t know if he could do it. But when people started listening to him, he felt proud. He thought, “I can make a difference.”

Helping others made him forget his pain. He became a strong leader, even though he was still very young.

He learned that in hard times, even one person can bring hope. He also learned that courage means helping others, even when you are afraid inside.

He no longer felt like just a boy—he felt like a hero.

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SR 7 The Last Leaf 

1. Johnsy was very sick with pneumonia. She was sad and weak. She believed she would die when the last leaf on the vine fell.

Describe Johnsy’s thoughts and feelings as she lay in bed looking at the ivy vine. Why did she give up hope? What made her feel so sure she would die?

Johnsy was very weak. She had pneumonia and could not even sit up. She stayed in bed and looked out of the window all day.

Outside her window was an old ivy plant. Its leaves were falling one by one in the cold wind. Johnsy believed that when the last leaf fell, she would also die.

She felt very sad. She thought, “I will not get better. Life is too hard. There is no hope left.” She stopped eating and didn’t speak much. Her best friend Sue was worried and tried to make her happy, but Johnsy had no strength to smile.

She counted the leaves every morning. When only one leaf was left, she said, “Tonight it will fall. And then I’ll go too.”

She felt cold inside, not just because of the weather, but because her heart had lost hope. She didn’t want to live anymore.

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2. Old Behrman was a poor painter. He had always wanted to paint a masterpiece. When he saw Johnsy losing hope, he decided to do something special.

Describe Behrman’s thoughts before he painted the last leaf. Why did he do it? How did he feel about Johnsy and Sue?

Old Behrman was a kind man. He was a painter but never made a famous painting. Still, he always said, “One day, I will paint a masterpiece.”

When he heard Sue say that Johnsy would die if the last leaf fell, Behrman felt sad. He did not show it much, but he cared deeply for both girls. He thought, “I must do something. I can’t let that poor girl lose her life for no reason.”

So, one night in cold wind and rain, he quietly painted a leaf on the wall. He made it look so real that no one could tell it was not a real leaf.

He got very wet and sick but didn’t say anything. He was happy that his painting could save someone’s life.

Before he died, he knew—he had finally painted his masterpiece. But it was not for fame. It was for love and kindness.

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SR 8 A House is not a Home

1. The narrator had just started a new school. He already felt lonely and lost. One day, his house caught fire, and he lost everything.

Describe how the boy felt when his house burned down. What did he think about his home, his past, and his future?

The boy already felt unhappy. He was in a new school, had no friends, and missed his old school and teachers.

One evening, his house caught fire. He saw the flames and smoke. People ran, and firefighters came, but everything burned quickly.

He felt shocked. “This can’t be happening,” he thought. He lost his books, clothes, and even his pet cat. His memories and special things were gone. His heart felt empty.

He thought, “What will I do now? Where will we stay? How will I go to school without my things?” He felt small and scared.

More than the things, he missed the feeling of home. That place had love, laughter, and safety. Now, it was gone.

He felt very alone.

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2. After the fire, the boy went to school wearing borrowed clothes. He felt shy and alone. But something happened that changed everything.

Describe how the boy felt when his classmates and teachers helped him. What did he learn about kindness and friendship?

The boy walked into school feeling embarrassed. He had no backpack, no books, and wore old clothes. He thought everyone would laugh at him.

But something amazing happened. His classmates came to talk to him. They gave him notebooks, pens, and other supplies. His teachers and principal were kind and supportive.

He was surprised and felt warm inside. He smiled after many days. “I’m not alone,” he thought.

Slowly, he made friends. People invited him to sit with them and talk. He felt happy again.

He also found his cat later, which made him feel complete.

He understood that a house is just a building, but a home is made of love, care, and people. He felt strong and thankful. He learned that even strangers can become friends.

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SR 9 The Beggar 

1. Lushkoff was a weak and poor man who begged on the streets. When Sergei, a kind man, caught him lying, he didn’t shout or punish him. Instead, he gave Lushkoff a chance to earn through honest work.

Imagine how Lushkoff felt when Sergei gave him work. What did he think about his life and this new opportunity? Describe his feelings.

Lushkoff felt very ashamed when Sergei found out he had lied about being a teacher. He was used to begging and making excuses, but something in Sergei’s kind voice touched him.

When Sergei gave him a job to chop wood, Lushkoff didn’t feel proud. He felt small and helpless. He knew he wasn’t strong enough to chop wood, yet he accepted the work. He thought, “At least this is better than lying.”

Inside, he felt hope for the first time. Someone believed he could change. Even though he was weak and tired, he wanted to try. He also felt thankful, though he didn’t show it much.

Later, he learned that Olga, the cook, had been doing his work quietly. He felt even more guilty but also grateful.

Lushkoff’s heart began to change. He felt like maybe he could live a better life—an honest life.

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2. Years later, Lushkoff had stopped begging and found a job as a notary. He met Sergei again, who was happy to see him succeed.

Imagine how Lushkoff felt when he met Sergei after changing his life. What thoughts filled his heart? Describe his emotions.

When Lushkoff met Sergei again, he was no longer weak or poor. He had become a notary and lived an honest life. Seeing Sergei made him remember the old days—his lies, his begging, and how he was saved.

His heart was full of respect. He said, “You saved my life.” But deep down, he knew that the cook Olga had done more than anyone. He felt sad that he never thanked her.

He thought, “If Sergei and Olga had not helped me, I would still be on the streets.” He felt proud that he had changed, but also humble. He remembered how hard it was in the beginning.

Meeting Sergei again made him feel warm inside. He was not alone in the world. Some people had believed in him when he didn’t believe in himself.

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