Isla’s Night the Sea Roared
A ferocious storm hits the pirate ship. Only teamwork can bring the crew safely home.
The pirate ship Brave Heron was sailing home to Lantern Bay with bundles of cloth in the hold. The sun was shining. The sea was calm. Isla was at the wheel, whistling a tune. ‘Smooth sailing,’ said Rocco.
But Pearl 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 Isla. Cosmo the cow, the strongest sailor, tied down the barrels. Rocco climbed the mast to lower the sails. Pearl flew ahead to look for the lighthouse.
The storm hit with a roar. Great waves crashed over the deck. Rain lashed down. Isla gripped the wheel and held on. Her knees shook, but she thought, ‘If I stay calm, everybody else will too.’
‘Steady!’ called Isla. ‘Everyone, hold fast!’ Up on the mast, Rocco yelled that the sail was safe. Below deck, Cosmo 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 Pearl 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 Lantern Bay. When the Brave Heron bumped against the dock, everyone cheered. Isla slid down onto the planks, weak with relief, but smiling.
‘Great sailing, Captain,’ said Cosmo, patting Isla on the back. ‘I couldn’t have done it without you all,’ said Isla. 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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