Once upon a time, there was an engineer named Sparky who loved to experiment with electricity. He wanted to create the most amazing invention ever! So, he signed a contract with an investor to help him build a new energy generator.

Sparky worked hard day and night and finally, he built the generator that could produce an endless supply of electricity. He was so excited about his invention that he applied for a patent right away.

One day, Sparky decided to test his generator by connecting it to his house. But as soon as he flipped the switch, all the lights in the neighborhood went out! Sparky realized that his generator was producing too much energy and overflowing into the power grid.

The next day, Sparky received a bill from the electric company for enough electricity to power a small country! He quickly unplugged his generator and ran to the investor's office to ask for help.

The investor laughed and said, "Sparky, I'm an investor, not a magician! You're going to have to figure this one out on your own."

Sparky thought and thought, and finally, he had an idea. He connected his generator to a balloon and let it fly high into the sky. The excess energy was safely released into the atmosphere, and the lights in the neighborhood came back on.

From that day forward, Sparky became known as the "Electricity Balloon Man" and his invention became one of the most popular kids' toys in the world! The end.

Reflections

1. What was Sparky's job?
2. How did Sparky's experiment with electricity go wrong?
3. How did Sparky solve the problem with his generator?
4. What happened to Sparky's invention after he solved the problem?
5. What lesson did Sparky learn from this experience?