Once upon a time, in the land of Tasmania, there lived an Aboriginal boy named Tom. One day, while exploring the Arctic Circle, Tom came across a strange object that looked like a bent piece of wood. He picked it up and found that it was a boomerang! He had heard stories from his elders about the special powers of a boomerang, but he had never seen one himself.

Excited to try out his new toy, Tom headed back to his village to show it off to his friends. They were amazed by the boomerang and wanted to learn how to use it. Tom taught them all how to throw it and soon they were having a great time playing with it.

At night, the whole village gathered around a big fire for a barbecued feast. As they ate, Tom’s father told them all about the history of the boomerang and how it was used by their ancestors for hunting and as a weapon.

Tom was so proud to be a part of this rich cultural heritage and promised to always remember the importance of preserving their traditions. From that day on, he became known throughout the village as the “Boomerang Boy” and was loved and respected by everyone.

The End.

Reflections

1. Where did Tom find the boomerang?
2. What did Tom's friends think of the boomerang?
3. Why was Tom proud to be part of his culture?
4. What did Tom's father tell the group about the boomerang?
5. Why did Tom become known as the "Boomerang Boy"?