Maya’s Courage in the Storm

The Girl Who Did Not Give Up Maya was a kind girl who always cared about others,

especially her best friend, Lina. They lived in a small village near

a wide river. Every afternoon, they liked to sit by the water, talk about school,

and dream about the future. One day, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky.

The wind grew strong, and a loud storm began. Rain poured down, and the river started

to rise. Maya and Lina tried to run home, but Lina slipped near the riverbank

and fell into the water. The river was moving fast, and Lina struggled

to stay above the water. She was scared and called for help. Maya’s heart pounded,