The Lost Library of Eldoria
You discover a mysterious map that leads to a hidden fantasy library. Your choices determine whether you find the treasure, help others, or uncover a surprising secret.
A free Story Adventure for Young learners at CEFR B1 level. Topic: fantasy.
Story
- You are exploring an old forest near your village when you find a torn piece of paper under a fallen tree. On the paper, there is a strange map with drawings of mountains, rivers, and a building that looks like a library. The map is very old, and the ink is faded. You recognize some words: 'Eldoria…
- The next morning, you show the map to your teacher, Mrs. Elena. She is very interested and tells you that she has read many books about Eldoria. She explains that the library is a real place from an old story. Mrs. Elena says that she will help you research this mystery because learning about…
- Your friend Marcus is excited when you show him the map. 'This is amazing!' he says. 'We should go find it together!' You both feel brave and ready for an adventure. However, Marcus reminds you that you need supplies and a plan. He suggests that you should tell an adult where you are going because…
- At home, you spend hours studying the map carefully. You draw copies of it and try to understand the symbols. You read every word again and again. After two days, you realize that the map shows a location only thirty minutes away from your village! You feel excited, but you also feel lonely. You…
- Mrs. Elena speaks to the school principal, and they plan a special field trip for your class. Two weeks later, your whole class goes to the forest with Mrs. Elena and two other teachers. You follow the map carefully, and after two hours of walking, you find old stone steps going down into the…
- Mrs. Elena lends you three heavy books about Eldoria. You read them every evening for a week. The books tell stories about an ancient civilization that valued knowledge and learning above all else. You learn that the library was built to preserve important texts. One book includes a detailed…
- Your parents are very interested in your discovery. Your father says, 'If we find this library, we should tell the local museum about it.' Your mother agrees and suggests that you all go together next Saturday. You spend the week preparing: you pack supplies, study the map together, and your…
- You and Marcus wake up very early and leave before your parents notice. You follow the map through the forest, but after an hour, you realize something is wrong. The map shows a river, but you do not see one. You are not sure which direction to go. Marcus is getting worried, and you both feel…
Vocabulary
- exploring
- torn
- faded
- discovery
- hidden
- research
- mystery
- history
- suggests
- believes
- supplies
- adventure
- dangerous
- reminds
- agree
- symbols
- location
- realize
- lonely
- secrets
- principal
- field trip
- ancient
- historians
- curiosity
- civilization
- valued
- preserve
- texts
- expert
- organized
- nervous
- museum
- prepared
- notice
- direction
- worried
- snacks
- decision
- markers
Printable worksheet
This Story Adventure comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Remember the story · Answer in a full sentence.
- A new ending · Write a new ending for the story. Use three story words.
Part 1: Remember the story
Answer in a full sentence.
- Why does the reader's heart beat faster?
- What does Mrs. Elena suggest you do?
- Why does Marcus think you should tell an adult?