Once upon a time, there was a magical kingdom ruled by a kind and fair king. The kingdom was filled with happiness and laughter, but one day a great disaster struck. A wicked sorcerer cast a spell on the kingdom causing it to slowly ruin. The buildings started to disintegrate, the crops withered and the once thriving land became barren.

The king became very worried and summoned all the wise and powerful sorcerers from far and wide to help him break the curse. Many tried but all failed. The king grew more and more disapproving of their lack of success.

One day, a young girl came to the king with a plan. She had been studying magic and had discovered the key to breaking the curse. She explained that the spell was powered by the sorcerer's own magic, and the only way to break it was for someone to summon the sorcerer and outsmart him.

The king was hesitant to send a young girl on such a dangerous mission, but she was determined. So, he agreed to her plan and gave her a powerful amulet to protect her on her journey.

The young girl bravely set off to find the sorcerer and when she finally did, she used her wit and cunning to outsmart him. She managed to steal his magic wand and cast a spell to break the curse. The kingdom was restored to its former glory and everyone lived happily ever after.

The young girl was hailed as a hero and was celebrated throughout the kingdom. The king was so grateful that he made her an official sorceress and she continued to use her magic for good, always keeping the kingdom safe.

The end.

Reflections

1. What caused the kingdom to ruin in the story?
2. Who did the king summon to help break the curse?
3. How did the young girl manage to break the curse?
4. What did the king do to thank the young girl for saving the kingdom?
5. Do you think the young girl was afraid to face the sorcerer? Why or why not?