Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a magnificent castle that was known throughout the land for its powerful fortifications. The castle was built on a high hill and had a drawbridge, a moat, and a bastion. It also had a barbette and a bunker for added protection.

One day, the king of the castle received a message from a neighboring kingdom that they were planning to attack. The king was worried, but he was determined to protect his castle and its people. He quickly gathered his bravest knights and put them on high alert.

However, just when the enemy army was about to cross the drawbridge and reach the castle, a mischievous little knight named Sir Drawbridge had an idea. He suggested they should play a trick on the enemy army. Sir Drawbridge quickly ran to the castle's control room and raised the drawbridge, trapping the enemy army in the moat!

The enemy army was so surprised that they didn't know what to do. Sir Drawbridge then opened the canal and filled the moat with water, causing the enemy army to float away. The enemy king was so angry that he demanded to be let out, but Sir Drawbridge refused, saying that he would only let them out if they promised never to attack the castle again.

The enemy king had no choice but to agree, and Sir Drawbridge lowered the drawbridge and let them go. From that day on, the castle was known as the most secure fortress in all the land, and Sir Drawbridge was hailed as a hero.

The end.

Moral of the story: Even the smallest and most unexpected things can have a big impact.

Reflections

1. Who is Sir Drawbridge and what does he do in the story?
2. Why was the enemy army trying to attack the castle?
3. How did Sir Drawbridge stop the enemy army from attacking the castle?
4. What did the enemy king promise in exchange for being let out of the moat?
5. Why was Sir Drawbridge hailed as a hero?
6. Do you think Sir Drawbridge's plan was a good idea? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the people in the castle felt after Sir Drawbridge's plan worked?
8. What do you think the moral of the story is?
9. What would you have done if you were in Sir Drawbridge's shoes?
10. What would have happened if Sir Drawbridge's plan didn't work?