Once upon a time, there was a canal that ran through a city. An engineer had the idea to build a hydroelectric dam to power the skyscrapers in the city. But, the dam was controversial because it would change the look of the city forever.

One day, a dwarf who lived near the canal decided to go on an adventure. They climbed to the top of a tall skyscraper and went to the observation deck. From there, they could see the whole city, including the dam that was being built.

The dwarf wanted to get a closer look at the dam, so they set off down the canal. They passed through locks and finally reached the dam. The engineer showed the dwarf around and explained how the dam worked.

The dwarf was amazed by the feat of engineering and the way the dam was helping to power the city. As they were leaving, the dwarf noticed something very distinctive about the dam. It was unlike any other dam they had ever seen before.

From that day on, the dwarf never forgot the adventure they had and the unique dam that they saw. They told all their friends about it, spreading the story far and wide.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why do you think the dam was controversial?
2. What was the dwarf's reaction to the dam?
3. Can you think of a different ending to the story?
4. How is the dam helping the city?
5. What makes the dam distinctive compared to others?