Once upon a time, in a brambly forest, there was a barge that was beckoned by a mysterious voice. The captain of the barge, who was feeling utter exhaustion, muttered to himself, "Who could be calling for me in this infested place?"

As he approached the shore, he felt a tingle run down his spine. He realized that the voice was coming from a trustworthy looking raccoon. The raccoon said, "I need your help, I buried my treasure and I cannot fetch it on my own. Can you help me?"

The captain agreed and they set out to find the treasure. They dug and dug until they found a big box filled with gold coins. The raccoon thanked the captain and told him to keep the treasure as a reward for his help.

The captain was so happy that he laughed and danced around with excitement. He then sailed back to his village, where he lived happily ever after as the richest man in town.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was the captain of the barge feeling exhausted?
2. What made the captain feel a tingle down his spine?
3. Who called for the help of the barge captain?
4. Why did the raccoon need the help of the barge captain?
5. What did the raccoon give to the barge captain as a reward?