Once upon a time, there was a biplane named Curtiss Jenny. She lived in a barn with other planes and dreamed of being a barnstormer.
One day, she enlisted the help of a mechanic who also wanted to be a barnstormer. Together, they practiced loop-the-loops and solo flights.
One day, a sharecropper came to the barn for a manicure. The mechanic offered to give him a ride in the biplane.
The sharecropper was so impressed by the loop-the-loops and solo flight that he offered to become their manager and help them become famous barnstormers.
And so, Curtiss Jenny and her mechanic friend traveled the world, performing daring feats and making people smile. The end.

Reflections

1. What did Curtiss Jenny dream of becoming?
2. Who helped Curtiss Jenny become a barnstormer?
3. What was the sharecropper's role in the story?
4. What did the mechanic and Curtiss Jenny practice together before performing?
5. What did the sharecropper offer to do after watching Curtiss Jenny's performance?