Frostyline and the Icicle Puzzle
by
Thomas
A story about Friendship
for your 4th Grader.
Frostyline Fable stood at the edge of the Frozen Lake, delighted by the shimmering snow hills and tall pine trees that swayed under the winter wind. He felt a jolt of excitement, imagining all the hidden secrets waiting to be discovered in this icy wonderland.
Early one morning, while exploring the frosty shore, Frostyline Fable stumbled upon a glowing icicle that seemed to sparkle with mystery. Carefully, he peered inside, gasping when he spotted a rolled-up parchment trapped within its icy walls.
Frostyline Fable tapped on the icicle until it cracked gently, revealing a peculiar treasure map. The paper was lined with swirling purple ink and marked with symbols he did not fully understand.
Heart pounding, he whispered to himself, “A treasure map—this could be my greatest adventure yet!” Eager for discovery, he resolved to follow the map’s twists and turns, wondering if it might lead him to new friendships too.
But as he set out, a furious gust of wind whirled across the lake and nearly swept the map from his hands. Frostyline Fable gripped it tightly and steadied himself, thinking, “I must stay flexible and calm, or I’ll lose my path.”
Following the map across slippery ridges, Frostyline Fable soon reached a narrow bridge of ice that spanned a deep, frigid gorge. He hesitated, remembering how important it was to move slowly and respect the danger of thin ice.
“I can do this,” he told himself, inching across one step at a time. He found that breathing deeply helped him stay calm, and he also reminded himself to listen to his own limits, just as he would when meeting new friends.
At the other side, sudden thunder echoed in the distance, and the wind whipped up a swirling storm. Flurries threatened to bury the path, so Frostyline Fable tucked the map into his hat and forged ahead, determined to keep going.