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The Compass of Brightwater

Two ten-year-old friends follow a mysterious compass into an enchanted world, choosing brave, kind paths that lead to many different endings—and one steady lesson: courage shines brightest when shared.

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Two girls, Ivy (10, light brown hair in a braid, sky-blue polka-dot dress) sitting on a low stone wall at left holding a shiny brass compass that points to the sea, and Mina (10, short black hair, blue-and-white striped sailor jacket, khaki backpack) standing at right, leaning toward Ivy with a mischievous smile; they stand by a small varnished wooden map kiosk with dusty windows and faded posters on a busy wooden quay; white seagulls and a row of wooden chests in the foreground, a hazy, shimmering island on the blue-green horizon and silver waves beyond; the brass compass glows warmly and seems to vibrate like a tiny heart, the girls’ faces lit with wonder in golden morning light and a light breeze lifting strands of hair and fluttering the kiosk brochures.

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The quiz: did you understand the story well?

Kiosk: A small stand or hut where people sell or show things.
Daypack: A small backpack for carrying things on a short trip.
Compass: A tool with a needle that shows direction, like north.
Shimmered: Shone with a soft, slightly moving light.
Fogbank: A large, thick area of fog that hides things inside.
Lullabies: Soft songs sung to help someone sleep or feel calm.
Tiller: A bar used to steer a small boat or sailboat.
Shortcut: A quicker or shorter way to get somewhere.
Passage: A narrow path or tunnel you can walk through.
Lantern: A light in a container you can carry or hang up.

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