Caleb Steers Through the Storm
A ferocious storm hits the pirate ship. Only teamwork can bring the crew safely home.
The pirate ship Brave Heron was sailing home to Silver Cove with sacks of flour in the hold. The sun was shining. The sea was calm. Caleb was at the wheel, whistling a tune. ‘Smooth sailing,’ said Holly.
But Yusuf the parrot flew down from the mast, squawking, ‘Storm! Storm! Storm!’ Far away, a huge dark cloud was rolling in. The waves began to grow. The wind began to howl.
‘All hands on deck!’ shouted Caleb. Amara the bear, the strongest sailor, tied down the barrels. Holly climbed the mast to lower the sails. Yusuf flew ahead to look for the lighthouse.
The storm hit with a roar. Great waves crashed over the deck. Rain lashed down. Caleb gripped the wheel and held on. His knees shook, but he thought, ‘If I stay calm, everybody else will too.’
‘Steady!’ called Caleb. ‘Everyone, hold fast!’ Up on the mast, Holly yelled that the sail was safe. Below deck, Amara shouted that the barrels were tied. Everyone did their part, and the ship rode the waves.
Hours passed. The wind slowly died down. The clouds broke apart. Then Yusuf gave a loud squawk. ‘Light! Light!’ Far ahead, the sweep of a lighthouse beam cut through the dark.
They followed the light all the way into Silver Cove. When the Brave Heron bumped against the dock, everyone cheered. Caleb slid down onto the planks, weak with relief, but smiling.
‘Great sailing, Captain,’ said Amara, patting Caleb on the back. ‘I couldn’t have done it without you all,’ said Caleb. And that night, the whole crew ate hot soup on the deck under a sky full of stars.
The little lesson
In rough seas, calm voices and working together keep everyone safe.
Let’s talk about it
- What do you do when you feel scared?
- Which crew member’s job was most important?
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