Once upon a time, there was a frilly marine invertebrate named Planula. She lived in a world where socializing was a big deal and all the creatures were trying to bask in the sun and make new friends. One day, while Planula was swimming, she bumped into a group of creatures with tentacles! They were medusas, and they welcomed Planula to join them. But, as Planula got closer, she realized that these medusas were not like the others. They were actually clones! The real medusas had been replaced by identical copies.
Planula was shocked and didn't know what to do. She decided to hatch a plan to expose the cloning and save her budding underwater community. With the help of a strong current, Planula led the charge and succeeded in freeing the real medusas from the clutches of the cloning masterminds. From then on, Planula was known as a hero among the creatures of the sea, and she basked in the sun with her new friends, proud of her bravery and quick thinking. The end.

Reflections

1. Why do you think Planula was surprised to see the medusas with tentacles?
2. What did Planula do to save the medusas?
3. How did Planula feel after she succeeded in freeing the real medusas?
4. Do you think it was brave of Planula to fight against the cloning masterminds? Why or why not?