Squirrel’s Sweet Secret Open Response

The Gupta family is puzzled as their Diwali sweets mysteriously disappear every morning. After hearing strange noises from a tree, they are introduced to a talking parrot named Polly, who claims to be a detective. Polly discovers that a mischievous squirrel has been stealing the sweets and hoarding them in a nearby tree. The family eventually solves the mystery and decides to share more sweets with the squirrel, enjoying a festive Diwali filled with joy and unity.

This passage helps students enhance their comprehension by following the progression of a mystery and its resolution. It also promotes vocabulary development with terms like “mysteriously,” “detective,” and “mischievous.” The narrative encourages critical thinking as readers follow clues alongside Polly to solve the case. Additionally, the passage supports grammar proficiency through the use of direct speech and descriptive language.