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Rodgers Adventure

 Once upon a time Rodger the Raccoon was taking his morning stroll in the Temperate Rainforest when he heard a strange growl coming from the distance. Rodger being the curios little ‘fella that he was, he wanted to figure out what is. He followed the growling and found himself facing a Kermode Bear. At first Rodger was overtaken by fear, but noticed the Bear wasn’t growling at him, he was growling because he was hurt. Rodger asked, “What’s wrong Mr. Bear?” The Bear responded, “I have a deadly parasite called Taxoplasama Gondii, if I don’t get the antidote I will die.” Rodger asked, “What is the antidote?” The Bear responded “Water from a Western Sword Fern.” Rodger was determined to help his new friend Mr. Bear. “Well I’ll get it for you Mr. Bear” Rodger said. “Okay, Thanks but be careful, there is a Peregrine Falcon guarding it.” Rodger set off on his adventure to find the antidote.



On his way there, he noticed something strange on a tree. Rodger asked “What’s that on you?” The tree said back “It’s a nasty Jews Ear, it’s stealing the nutrients I need to survive. If it stays on my long enough I will die.” Rodger was worried. He asked, “ Is there anything I can do to help?” Sadly the tree said “no.” Rodger sighed and he was on his way.

As he was nearing the Western Sword Fern, he heard a squawking noise from above. It was the Peregrine Falcon Mr. Bear had told him about. Rodger grabbed the Sword Fern and looked up and saw the Peregrine flacon swooping down at him with his talons out. Rodger knew if it caught him he would be a goner so he ran into the nearest tree hole. As he was panting he noticed a small Clark’s Nutcracker. The small bird asked, “Why are you panting?” “ I am being chased by a Peregrine Falcon, because I am his prey.” Responded Rodger. After he caught his breath he checked if the Peregrine Falcon was still there. Then he darted off.

Once he heard the growling again he knew he was getting close and had reached the Bear. He mashed up the Western Sword Fern and gave the water to the Bear. Mr. Bear took three big gulps and the parasites were gone. “Oh thank you Rodger!” exclaimed Mr. Bear. And they were friends forever.

The End.

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