King Doodle Bum and the Quest for the Chocolate Mountain
by
Thomas
A story about Sharing
for your 5th Grader.
In the candy-filled kingdom of Sweetopia, King Doodle Bum woke early, excited to gaze upon the towering Chocolate Mountain near the caramel river. He had heard tales of a special fountain hidden there, said to pour out never-ending chocolate. This rumor made his heart flutter with both curiosity and hunger, fueling his playful desire for a grand adventure.
Ember Flare, a friendly and brave dragon with shimmering scales, soared in circles above Sweetopia’s sparkling rooftops. She had listened to whispered stories about the same legendary fountain, and her adventurous spirit urged her to find it. The thought of endless chocolate made her wings quiver with excitement, for she hoped to see wonders beyond her wildest dreams.
Down a twisty licorice path stood a shining peppermint sign that pointed toward Chocolate Mountain. It looked worn but still managed to gleam in the sunlight. Tiny carvings of cocoa beans covered its edges. Each swirl in the design hinted at the sweet mysteries waiting at the trail’s end, urging anyone who saw it to follow.
King Doodle Bum prepared his finest traveling coat, made of caramel threads, before setting off on the licorice path. His curiosity made him tap his scepter against the ground, imagining the taste of the fountain’s chocolate. Though he often acted playfully, a determined gleam in his eyes sparkled like sugar crystals, as he vowed not to return until he found the legendary treasure.
Not far behind, Ember Flare fluttered to the ground, noticing footprints in the candy dust. She recognized the footprints at once and thought about how sharing news of the fountain could be an adventure they enjoyed together. But she also needed to be cautious, because other travelers with the same goal might not be so friendly.
As the trail curved closer to Chocolate Mountain, a bubbling river of caramel glittered in the sunlight, its rich scent drifting across the valley. Large stepping stones made of shiny chocolate dotted the river, forming a path for those brave enough to cross.
King Doodle Bum carefully hopped from stone to stone, balancing his scepter while searching for clues. Suddenly, he spotted a group of travelers packed with empty backpacks, clearly hoping to carry away the chocolate for themselves. He realized that if he wanted to reach the fountain first, generosity might be the only way to make peace and move on.
Ember Flare landed beside the travelers, offering a friendly greeting. From past journeys, she knew that kindness often calms tense situations. So, she shared a few chocolate candies she had stowed away, hoping this small act would spark friendships instead of rivalries. Her heart glowed when the visitors smiled and accepted her gentle gift.