Flicker and Nessie's Secret Treasure Hunt
by
Thomas
A story about Sharing
for your 2nd Grader.
Early morning light shimmered through the giant leaves of Whispering Woods, waking Flicker Sparkleaf from a cozy sleep. She stretched her arms and smiled, feeling ready for a new adventure.
Nessie Sparkles, the gentle Loch Ness Monster with glittery scales, peeked out from behind a thick vine. She giggled softly, excited to explore with her friend.
Suddenly, Flicker found an old, tattered map hidden inside the hollow trunk of a mossy tree. Its edges were torn, and strange symbols covered the faded paper.
“Nessie, look at this!” Flicker called. “The map shows a treasure somewhere deep in the forest!” She traced a path with her finger, feeling giddy with wonder.
Nessie bubbled with curiosity as they set off. Her body glistened like water under sunlight, and she kept peeking over Flicker’s shoulder to see which way to go next.
They hopped over a frothy stream where small fish darted between shiny rocks, and they tiptoed under a carpet of ferns that tickled their cheeks.
Flicker studied the twisting path on the map. She whispered, “We must pass a secret clearing ahead.” She felt her heart thump as they neared tall, swaying oaks.
“It’s so quiet here!” Nessie said, blinking her big eyes. The clearing was calm, except for the gentle rustle of leaves. Something sparkled just behind a fallen log.