Grace and The Moonlight Waltz
by
Thomas
A story about Space
for your 2nd Grader.
Grace was a loving little girl who adored dancing. On her 8th birthday, she received a mysterious gift, a pair of ballet shoes. When she put them on, she was magically transported to the moon!
Grace was surprised and a little scared. She looked around and saw the Earth far away. She realized she was on the moon. She felt lighter and her steps were bouncy.
Suddenly, a moon creature named Luna appeared. Luna was the moon's top dancer. She challenged Grace to a dance competition. If Grace won, she could return home.
Grace accepted the challenge. But she quickly realized that dancing on the moon was different. Her usual dance steps didn't work because of the moon's lower gravity.
Grace felt discouraged. But then, she remembered her magical ballet shoes. They started to glow and a communication device appeared. It was her parents!
Her parents encouraged her and gave her some tips. 'Remember Grace, the moon's gravity is different. You need to modify your steps,' they said.
Grace started practicing with her new steps. She also learned about different stars and planets from Luna. She was fascinated by the vast universe.
The day of the competition arrived. Grace was nervous but she remembered her parents' advice. She danced with all her heart, using her new moon steps.