Olive and the Map to Treasure Island
Olive finds an old map with a big red X. Time to go hunting for treasure!
Olive was a young pirate, and had a small ship called the Sea Sparrow. One day, Olive found a bottle on the beach. Inside was a rolled-up map with a big red X. ‘Treasure!’ squawked Percy the parrot.
The map showed how to find an island with a giant palm tree. ‘Let’s go!’ said Olive. With Mabel the mouse at the wheel and Percy on Olive’s shoulder, the Sea Sparrow set sail. The wind filled the sail.
They sailed past a school of dancing fish and a very big, very friendly whale. They sailed through a rainy cloud and out the other side. At last, Percy cried, ‘Land ahoy!’ And there was the island.
They followed the map: ten steps past a giant palm tree, then left at the tall rock, then three steps towards the old well. ‘Here!’ said Olive. The red X was painted on a flat, white stone. They dug and dug.
Clunk! The spade hit something hard. It was a chest! Olive opened the lid slowly. Inside lay old toys and teddy bears. ‘Wow!’ said Mabel. ‘It’s not what I expected,’ said Olive, ‘but it’s wonderful.’
Back on the ship, Olive sat thinking. ‘We can’t keep all this,’ she said. ‘It would be better to share it.’ Percy squawked, ‘Share! Share!’ So they sailed home and gave the treasure to the children at the school.
The villagers cheered. They threw a big party on the beach with music and fire and fish stew. ‘This,’ said Olive, looking round at all the happy faces, ‘is the best treasure of all.’
The little lesson
The best treasure is sharing what you find with others.
Let’s talk about it
- What would you hope to find?
- What did the pirates do with the treasure?
Finish stories to collect Olive as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
More Pirates stories
Layla’s Secret Surprise
Poppy the parrot repeats everything he hears, including the secret surprise party!
Ben’s Parrot Who Told Secrets
Pip the parrot repeats everything he hears, including the secret surprise party!
Squawk! Wally’s Pirate Secret
Rosie the parrot repeats everything he hears, including the secret surprise party!
You might also like
The Day Luca’s Hair Stood Up
Luca’s hair will not lie flat. Nothing works! What will happen at school photo day?
Tara Hunts the Missing Crown
The royal crown has vanished! Tara follows the clues round the castle.
Holly and the Broken Bridge
A storm washes away the only bridge. Every animal has an important job to do.