Benny's Spring Mission
Benny's Spring Mission
Benny the bunny bounced with excitement. He had been chosen for a very important secret mission! Farmer McGregor had entrusted him with the golden egg, an egg so special it held the magic of spring itself. Benny's task was to deliver it safely to Whisker Hollow.
"Be careful, Benny," Farmer McGregor warned. "This egg must arrive before the last snowflake melts, or spring will be late this year!"
Benny clutched the golden egg carefully in his paws and hopped off. He unfolded the map Farmer McGregor had given him. But oh no! A sudden gust of wind snatched the map right out of Benny's paws and sent it twirling away into the sky! Benny felt a pang of worry. What would he do?
He remembered something his grandmother used to say: "When you're lost, Benny, follow the flowers. They always know where to find the sun."
Benny looked around. Luckily, the first brave blossoms of spring were already popping up. He saw a bright yellow daffodil and then a patch of purple crocuses. He decided to trust his grandmother's advice and began to follow the blooming trail.
- Entrusted:
- To be given something with the expectation that you will take care of it.
- Gust:
- A sudden, strong rush of wind.
- Blossoms:
- Flowers, especially on a tree or bush.
- Sprouted:
- Began to grow.
- Scent:
- A pleasant smell.
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- 1What special item was Benny entrusted with?
- 2Why was the golden egg so important?
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About this fiction passage for Upper Elementary
“Benny's Spring Mission” is a fiction reading passage about Spring Adventure, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 3 minutes to read (375 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.