One day, a girl named Aida was strolling on a lively street in a lovely city when she glanced up and was dazzled by the sight of a huge balloon that glided as gracefully as a whale-shaped moon.
Below the balloon, an air boat dangled, and inside, there was a man.
“If that man can fly, so can I,” cried Aida. “All I need are some lessons and a chance to try!”
Aida’s mother scolded, “No, no, no, silly girl, don’t be so bold. Ay, ay, ay no one will ever marry a girl who dares to fly!”
But Aida had a dream now, a wild dream of soaring, and she did not care to marry anyone who thought dreams were boring.
Comprehension Questions
1. What did Aida see in the sky?
A. a kite
B. a balloon
C. the moon
2. How did Aida plan to learn to fly?
A. read a book about flying
B. watch how birds fly
C. take flying lessons
A. read a book about flying
B. watch how birds fly
C. take flying lessons
Your Thoughts
3. Did you like this excerpt? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.