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“We’re the Adventure Kids,” Claudia replied, “and we’ve been on a
treasure hunt.” Craig also told the chest about the map, the dishonest monkeys, and

the crumbling cave.

“Those monkeys sure tricked you,” said the chest. “Why did you trust
them?”

“We didn’t at ?rst.” explained Claudia. “But they kept asking. It seemed
rude to keep saying ‘no’, so we let them come along.”

“I understand,” replied the chest. “But you know:
If a stranger is being pushy, don’t trust them or obey;
When something doesn’t feel right, please just walk away.”

Craig and Claudia repeated the rhyme and promised to remember it next time.

“Now,” the chest continued. “You have found Blackheart’s lost treasure.
What do you want to do with it?”

Claudia had an idea. Since the treasure
had been stolen from others long ago, they
could take it with them on their
travels to help others.

They all agreed that
bringing the chest and sharing
their treasure was the best
thing to do. Ready for their next
adventure, the kids shouted

“Zuhma Zoom!” When the Bubble

appeared, the three hopped inside and
dragged the chest in beside them.
Then the Bubble ?oated upward
through the opening in the
cave ceiling and disappeared
into the blue sky.

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