
25 June, 2025 // 336 words // Share
Bongo's City Adventure

In the bustling city of Bustleburgh, there lived a very special monkey named Bongo. Bongo wasn't just any monkey; he could talk! But Bongo had a little problem: he wanted to live like a human. Every day, he watched people hop on buses, go to work, and have families. Bongo wanted that too!
Bongo decided to give it a whirl. He put on a little suit he found in the park and marched off into the big city. Bongo's first stop was the bakery. "I'd like a job, please!" he chirped to the baker. But when Bongo tried to roll dough, he slipped and sent flour flying everywhere. The baker shook his head, chuckling.
"Maybe try something else, little monkey," the baker suggested with a smile.
Not one to give up easily, Bongo wandered into the office building next door. "I can work here!" he announced. But when he sat at a desk, he knocked over computers and spilled mugs of tea. Everyone was in fits of laughter.

As Bongo wandered the streets, feeling a bit down, he spotted a peculiar sight. It was a glistening banana, floating in the air! Curious, Bongo grabbed the banana and took a bite. To his surprise, it was a magic banana!
With a poof, Bongo found himself able to juggle, dance, and even whistle tunes. People gathered around, clapping and cheering. Bongo was a hit! He wasn’t just fitting in; he was the star of the city square.
Realising this was his unique talent, Bongo started his very own city show. People came from all over to watch Bongo's antics. He didn't need to work like humans; he had his own special way of belonging.

And so, Bongo found his place in the big city. He might have been a little messy and accident-prone, but he was loved for being just who he was: Bongo, the talking monkey with a magic banana.


