Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a magical talisman made of translucent obsidian, which was formed from cooled volcanic lava. The talisman was said to have incredible powers, but no one knew where it was hidden.

One day, a group of curious kids decided to go on a quest to find the talisman. They heard that the Apache tribe knew a lot about magic and legends, so they decided to pay them a visit.

The Apache chief told the kids that the talisman could only be found by someone who truly believed in its power. The kids promised to keep searching and not give up.

The kids then went back to their village and started using a search engine to find more information about the talisman. After many hours of searching, they found a clue that led them to a remote mountain.

However, on their journey to the mountain, the kids started to bicker and fidget. They were tired, hungry and discouraged. Suddenly, the talisman appeared before them, shining bright in the sun.

The kids were overjoyed and amazed by the sight of the talisman. They knew that they had to be careful not to let it erode or get damaged in any way. They carefully picked it up and took it back to the Apache village to show the chief.

The Apache chief was so pleased with the kids that he decided to give them a special blessing. He told them that the talisman would bring them good luck and success in everything they did as long as they believed in its power.

The kids were thrilled and thanked the Apache chief. They went back to their village and shared their adventure with everyone. From that day on, they were known as the bravest and most adventurous kids in the village. And the talisman became a symbol of their courage and determination.

The End.

Reflections

1. Why was the talisman special?
2. What did the Apache chief tell the kids about the talisman?
3. How did the kids find the talisman?
4. What happened when the kids found the talisman?
5. What did the Apache chief do for the kids when they showed him the talisman?
6. What was the most important lesson the kids learned on their quest for the talisman?
7. How do you think the kids felt when they finally found the talisman?
8. Why do you think the Apache chief gave the kids a special blessing?
9. Do you think you would have been able to find the talisman if you were one of the kids? Why or why not?
10. How would you describe the kids' adventure in one word?