Once upon a time, in a far-off land of glaciers and gullies, there was a barrel that rolled down a hill and into a menacing gully. The barrel was full of all sorts of strange and wonderful things, including an improvised GPS device and an igniter for starting fires.

One day, a strong crosswind blew the barrel off course, and it landed with a thud, knocking the contents unconscious. When they woke up, they discovered they were lost and in need of search and rescue.

A brave spotter flew overhead, searching the area with his GPS device, but he looked down at the barrel with disdain. "That's no way to travel," he said. "You're just asking for trouble."

But the contents of the barrel knew better. They had all sorts of tricks up their sleeves, and with their improvised GPS and igniter, they managed to signal for help and were soon rescued by the search and rescue team.

From that day on, the contents of the barrel roamed the land, using their wits and their GPS device to never get lost again and always find their way home.

Reflections

1. What was in the barrel when it fell into the gully?
2. How did the contents of the barrel signal for help?
3. What did the brave spotter think when he saw the barrel?
4. How did the contents of the barrel find their way home after being rescued?
5. Can you think of a different ending for the story?