Rory and Lola found an old map in a book. It showed a hidden waterfall deep in the rainforest, marked with the words, ‘Follow the singing.’ They packed their backpacks and set off.
A guide named Tariq the tiger met them at the edge of the trees. ‘The jungle is full of surprises,’ said Tariq. ‘Stay together and listen carefully.’ The three walked deeper into the green.
The path was hard. They crossed a swampy bog, balancing on logs. They climbed a steep, slippery hill. Lola nearly gave up. ‘We can do it,’ said Rory, ‘if we help each other.’ Rory held out a hand.
At last, they heard it, a soft musical sound, like a hundred tiny bells. They pushed through the leaves, and gasped. A silver waterfall poured down a cliff, with a rainbow in the mist and sparkling pools all around.
‘It’s the Singing Falls,’ whispered Tariq. ‘The water makes music as it hits the stones.’ They sat in the cool spray and listened. Rory thought it was the loveliest sound in the world.
They promised to keep the place secret and safe. On the way home, Lola said, ‘I’m glad you didn’t let me quit.’ Rory grinned. ‘That’s what friends are for.’
The little lesson
Great things are found by those who keep going together.
Let’s talk about it
- What obstacle was the hardest?
- How did the group make decisions?
Finish stories to collect Rory as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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