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