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The Mystery of Rainbow Island

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The Mystery of Rainbow Island

Lily and Tom loved to explore. One day, they found an old map. "Let's go to Rainbow Island!" Lily said. The map showed a hidden island no one knew about.

The Voyage

They packed snacks and a big blue boat. The sun shone bright. They sailed and sailed. After a long time, they saw it! Rainbow Island was green and colorful. It had flowers of every color.

Exploring the Island

When they got there, they hopped out. "Wow!" Tom shouted. They saw tall trees and heard strange bird sounds. They followed a small path. The path led them to a sparkly lake.

The Big Surprise

By the lake, they found a big, shiny rock. It was covered in rainbow colors. "What is it?" Lily asked. Suddenly, the rock opened! Inside was a small, wooden box. They opened the box. It had a note that said, "Be kind to nature." They smiled. The real treasure was the island itself.

Going Home

Lily and Tom left the box and the rock. They knew the island was special. They promised to keep its secret safe. They sailed home, happy and full of stories to tell.

Glossary
Island:
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Explore:
To go somewhere new to learn about it.
Treasure:
Something valuable or special.
nature:
All the plants, animals, land, and water outdoors.
strange:
Unusual or different from what you usually see or hear.
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“The Mystery of Rainbow Island” is a fiction reading passage about Island Adventure, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (197 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

Is this passage free?

Yes. You can read “The Mystery of Rainbow Island” online for free and download a printable PDF worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

What reading level is “The Mystery of Rainbow Island”?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about Island Adventure, about a 1-minute read (197 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

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