Once upon a time, there was a world war called World War I. It was fought between several countries and lasted for many years. The soldiers on both sides lived in trenches, deep holes in the ground where they could hide and be safe from enemy fire.

One day, a small squadron of brave soldiers decided to try and break the stalemate, which meant that neither side was winning or losing. The soldiers had a secret weapon, a triplane, a special kind of airplane with three sets of wings.

The triplane flew high above the trenches and dropped special bombs that created big holes in the enemy lines. The soldiers on the ground were amazed, they had never seen anything like it before. The triplane had given them the advantage they needed to break the stalemate and win the war!

The soldiers cheered and celebrated their victory, grateful for the bravery and skill of the pilots in the triplane squadron. They returned home as heroes and told stories of their adventures in the war for years to come.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was World War I and where did the soldiers live during the war?
2. What was the stalemate in the story and what did the soldiers do to break it?
3. What was special about the triplane?
4. How did the soldiers feel about the pilots of the triplane squadron?
5. Why did the soldiers return home as heroes?