Once upon a time in the land of Oz, there was a resourceful young girl named Lily. She lived in a small village near a toxic gorge that many people feared to approach.

One day, the villagers heard that a dangerous contraption had appeared in the middle of the gorge, and they needed someone to get rid of it. They called on Lily because she was known to be very brave and resourceful.

Lily accepted the challenge and set off to the gorge, ready to take on whatever danger lay ahead. When she reached the contraption, she saw that it was a machine that was producing toxic smoke and polluting the air.

Lily quickly thought of a plan. She remembered seeing a regal looking key in a nearby tree and decided to use it to turn off the machine. She climbed up the tree, retrieved the key, and made her way back to the contraption.

As she inserted the key into the machine, she felt it wince and suddenly stop. The smoke cleared, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of fresh flowers.

Lily was overjoyed and let out a cheer. The villagers came to the gorge, and everyone was amazed by what she had done. They cheered and praised her for her bravery and resourcefulness.

The villagers no longer had to cower in fear of the toxic gorge, and they all lived happily ever after. Lily was hailed as a hero and continued to use her resourcefulness and bravery to help others in need.

Reflections

1. What was the problem in the village that Lily had to solve?
2. How did Lily stop the toxic contraption from polluting the air?
3. Why was Lily considered brave by the villagers?
4. What did the villagers do after Lily successfully stopped the contraption?
5. How do you think Lily felt when she was cheered and praised by the villagers?