Sparklehoof's Great Escape
Sparklehoof's Great Escape
Sparklehoof wasn't your average unicorn. Sure, he had the shimmering rainbow mane, the perfectly spiraled horn, and an uncanny ability to find the most delicious dandelions in the Enchanted Forest. But Sparklehoof also had a terrible sense of direction and a penchant for getting into ridiculous situations.
One sunny morning, Sparklehoof decided he was tired of dandelions. He craved adventure! "I shall explore the Mysterious Marsh!" he declared to a nearby butterfly, who promptly fainted from the sheer audacity of the statement. The Mysterious Marsh was known for its…mysteriousness.
Armed with nothing but his misplaced confidence and a half-eaten carrot, Sparklehoof trotted towards the marsh. Immediately, he tripped over a root. He picked himself up, dusted off his rainbow flanks, and plunged onward. That's when the trouble really started.
First, he got stuck in the mud. "Oh, bother," he grumbled, sinking deeper with every wiggle. After what felt like an eternity (but was probably only five minutes), he managed to pull himself free, leaving behind one very sparkly, very muddy hoofprint.
- Audacity:
- Boldness or daring, often in a rude way.
- Mysterious:
- Full of mystery; difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
- Synchronized:
- Occurring at the same time or rate.
- Overrated:
- Having a higher opinion of (someone or something) than is deserved.
- uncanny:
- Strange, mysterious, or beyond what is normal or expected.
- penchant:
- A strong liking, preference, or tendency toward doing something.
- devoured:
- Ate or consumed food quickly, hungrily, and completely.
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- 1What is unusual about Sparklehoof compared to other unicorns?
- 2What did Sparklehoof decide to do one sunny morning?
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About this short story passage for 7th Grade
“Sparklehoof's Great Escape” is a short story reading passage about Humor, written for 7th Grade. It takes about 2 minutes to read (371 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.