Once upon a time, in the Arctic Circle, there was a small community of people who lived on the tundra. They were a hardy people who valued individualism and took pride in their self-sufficient economy.
One day, a young boy named Jack wanted to go on an adventure and explore the tundra. He had heard about the aurora borealis, a beautiful natural phenomenon that could be seen in the sky. So he took his kayak and set off into the wilderness.
As he paddled along, he came across an area where the tundra was covered with a dense forest. In this forest, he discovered a delicacy that was highly prized by the local people. Jack was amazed by how delicious it was and he decided to preserve some of it to take back to his village.
However, when he returned home, he found that the economy had changed dramatically. The delicacy was now in high demand and was being sold at a premium price. Jack realized that he could make a lot of money by preserving and selling the delicacy, so he set up a business and soon became very successful.
Years went by and Jack became relatively wealthy, but he never forgot his love for the tundra and the aurora borealis. He used his wealth to protect the tundra and its wildlife, and helped to establish a preserve for future generations to enjoy.
The end.

Reflections

1. What did Jack want to do when he set off into the wilderness?
2. Why did Jack decide to preserve the delicacy he found?
3. How did Jack's business change the economy in his village?
4. How did Jack use his wealth to help protect the tundra and its wildlife?
5. What value is emphasized in this story?