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Caleb and the Black Dragon

Caleb loved spending his afternoons flying his kite on the mountains near his house. One sunny day, as he was running with his kite, he tripped and fell, hurting his ankle. Caleb was scared and alone, but then he saw a black dragon approaching him.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile. trips and gets hurt while flying his kite.

At first, Caleb was terrified of the dragon. Its scales were as dark as the night sky, and its wings were as big as a house. But as the dragon got closer, Caleb saw kindness in its eyes. The dragon bent its head down and gently spoke to Caleb, asking if he was okay.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy is scared of the black dragon but notices kindness in its eyes.

Caleb was amazed to hear the dragon speak. He cautiously replied, telling the dragon about his hurt ankle and how he needed to get home. The dragon smiled, reassuring Caleb that he would help him and with careful steps, the dragon allowed Caleb to climb onto its back.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy tells the dragon about his injury, and the black dragon offers to help.

Together, Caleb and the dragon soared through the sky. The wind rushed past Caleb's face, and he felt a sense of freedom and excitement. Caleb couldn't believe that he was flying on the back of a dragon. They circled the mountain, enjoying the breathtaking view from above.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile on top the black dragon flying together in the sky, feeling free and excited.

After their thrilling adventure, the dragon landed gently near Caleb's house. Caleb thanked the dragon for its help and for the amazing experience. The dragon nodded and spoke softly, reassuring Caleb that it would always be there if he needed a friend.

The dragon lands near An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile.'s house and promises to be his friend.

From that day forward, Caleb and the dragon became best friends. They would often meet on the mountain to fly kites and explore new places. Caleb learned that appearances can be deceiving, and sometimes the most unexpected friendships can bring the most joy.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile. and the dragon become best friends and continue their adventures.

Caleb's ankle healed quickly, but the bond between him and the dragon grew stronger every day. They taught each other valuable lessons about trust and communication. Caleb never felt alone again, knowing that he had a loyal friend by his side, even if it was a dragon.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile.'s ankle heals, and he and the dragon continue to support each other.

As Caleb grew older, his friendship with the dragon remained constant. Together, they embraced the power of positive communication and showed the world that differences should never hinder understanding and compassion. Caleb and his dragon reminded everyone that the most extraordinary adventures can be found in the unlikeliest of friendships.

An 11-year-old brown-skinned boy with a friendly smile. and the dragon highlight the importance of positive communication.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Caleb feel when he first saw the dragon?
  • What did Caleb and the dragon do together?
  • What lessons did Caleb and the dragon teach each other?

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