Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a little penguin named Peck. Peck loved to explore and wanted to summit the highest mountain in the world. However, the climb was very strenuous and inhospitable, but Peck was determined to reach the top.
One day, Peck set out on his journey with a porter by his side. The porter warned Peck about the dangers, such as crevasses, edema, and dehydration. But Peck was confident and thought he could acclimate to the conditions.
As they climbed higher, Peck started to feel nauseous and his feet began to swell. The porter suggested they turn back, but Peck refused. Suddenly, Peck stepped on a fault and fell into a crevasse. His porter tried to rescue him but Peck's foot was badly injured and had to be amputated.
Peck was heartbroken and felt like he had failed his heritage as a brave explorer. But then he remembered that his heritage also included being smart and taking care of himself. He realized that it was more important to be safe and healthy than to reach the summit.
From then on, Peck lived happily, exploring new places and always being careful along the way. The end.

Reflections

1. What did Peck want to do?
2. How did Peck's porter feel about the climb?
3. Why did Peck's foot have to be amputated?
4. What did Peck learn about his heritage?
5. What did Peck do after his accident?