Story 2
🥪 Marcus and the Missing Lunch
Starring Marcus (age 8) · For ages 5 and up
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Page 1
Marcus had exactly two dollars for lunch. He also had a problem.
Marcus"That's the rarest card in the whole set..."
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Page 2
The card was beautiful. And Marcus was very, very happy.
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Page 3
Until lunchtime.
Marcus"Oh no."
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Page 4
His stomach rumbled like thunder. He had spent his lunch money. Now there was no lunch.
Jaylen"Marcus... where's your food?"
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Page 5
Jaylen shared his sandwich. But Marcus owed him one.
Jaylen"You can pay me back tomorrow. Deal?"
Marcus"Deal."
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Page 6
That night, Marcus told his dad what happened. Dad didn't yell. He just asked one question.
Dad"Which one did you need today — and which one did you want?"
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Page 7
The card was still great. But Marcus learned something important: Needs come first. Wants come second.
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Page 8
The next day, Marcus paid Jaylen back. And he never mixed up his lunch money again.
Needs first. Wants second. Always. 🥪🃏