Nessie Sparkles and the Whirlwind Adventure
by

Thomas

A story about What causes a tornado?
for your 3rd Grader.

Nessie Sparkles lived in the shimmery waters of Loch Ness, surrounded by rolling hills and soft, misty air. She loved to drift among the waves, daydreaming about the wonders of the world. One bright morning, she gazed at the sky and noticed something unusual: dark, twisting clouds above the Scottish horizon.

“That looks odd,” Nessie Sparkles whispered, her bright eyes widening in curiosity. She had never seen clouds swirl like that before. Her heart fluttered with both excitement and worry, as if something new and powerful was on its way.

Suddenly, thunder rumbled across the loch, and a bolt of lightning flashed. Nessie Sparkles felt a rush of energy run through her scales. She realized that whatever was brewing in the sky, it was mysterious and maybe even dangerous. But she was also eager to learn more.

Curious and brave, Nessie Sparkles made up her mind. “I must find out what causes those spinning clouds!” she declared. With a splash, she swam toward the river that led away from the loch, hoping to discover the secret of these powerful storms.

The river’s current moved fast, and for a moment, Nessie Sparkles hesitated to dive forward. She took a deep breath and reminded herself that knowledge could help keep her safe. Then, gathering courage, she let the rushing water guide her downstream, determined to uncover the mystery of tornadoes.

As she traveled, Nessie Sparkles spotted a group of friendly people on the shore. She inched closer, being careful not to frighten them. “Excuse me,” she began softly, “do you know what those spinning clouds are called?” The people smiled, sensing her gentle nature. One person spoke up, “They’re tornadoes, formed when warm air meets cold air.”

Nessie Sparkles listened with bright curiosity as they explained. “In nature,” one of them said, “tornadoes happen when rising warm air spins into a funnel, usually under large thunderstorm clouds.” The person then looked at Nessie kindly and added, “It’s important to stay safe. If you see swirling clouds, find shelter inside a solid building if you can.”

Feeling grateful, Nessie Sparkles smiled and thanked the people for their advice. She felt a bit nervous, knowing tornadoes could be powerful. But she also felt braver now that she understood more. “Thank you,” she said. “I will remember to find shelter and stay alert if dark clouds appear again.”