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             Enigmatic map ...

                                                               Aslıhan ÜRÜN / Bulakbaşı Secondary School / Türkiye

Mia, Ali, Sofia, and Leo were very surprised and excited. It seemed like a wonderful adventure awaited them.

                                                  Burçin CAN/100.Yıl Şehit Cevdet Şahin Secondary School/Türkiye

    They looked for a corner where they could study the map in peace. There was an empty table in the corner of the classroom. They quickly spread out the map and began to study it carefully.

 - I feel like it's going to be a fantastic adventure!  - Ali said quickly. - I'm very excited!

      - It's time to use the knowledge we gained in geography and math class  - Leo added.

                                                Raluca VLAD / Mircea cel Bătrân Secondary School / Româniac

The children's excitement increased even more when they learned that the first target on the map was the mountain right behind their school.

    Ali, Sofia, Mia, and Leo got permission from their families and decided to go together after school to find the map and climb the big, majestic mountain.

    Let's see what this adventurous team will encounter when they climb the mountain. Although each of them has a very different life story and talent, curiosity and adventure have united this team to walk the same path.

                                                               Nevin Çöl Yıldız/ Beştepe Şehitleri İHO/Ankara-Türkiye

The kids decided to set off towards the mountain

but on the way they encountered their first obstacle: a very wide river. 

So Leo decided to build a raft from some logs and leaves. 

                                                                    Edoardo and Aurora/ Tarja's students,

                                                                     IC Oreste Giorgi, Valmontone, Italy

Unfortunately, they encountered a waterfall while crossing....Sofia!!! She uses a wheelchair. No worries! The team had provided for that: they all tied each other with a rope.

Finally, they reached the river bank safe and sound! 

Union makes strenght!!!

                 Class 2C- 2E/Valeria's students, IC Oreste Giorgi, Valmontone, Italy

After the children had some rest, they decided to follow the path that went up to the mountain. At the bottom of the mountain, there was an old shed. They opened it and found everything they needed to climb the mountain. Luckily, there was a sled too! It was perfect for Sofia, because she could go up more easily and safely.

They took the walking sticks and the ropes, tied themselves together, tied the sled as well, and started climbing. At first, the path was muddy, but with the sticks and the sled they were not afraid. On the way, it started to snow, but they were already very close to the top.

“2nd Grade of Karditsomagoula Primary School – Karditsa”

 When they reached the top, it was getting dark. Without thinking twice, they went into the shelter and felt very happy and proud that they had done it all together. And they all shouted together: 

“We may be different, but we can all reach the top when we are a team!”

“2nd Grade of Karditsomagoula Primary School – Karditsa”

Natassa Makrigianni - Evridiki Mitsiou

When they woke up in the shelter, the sun shone through the window and the mountains looked beautiful.

The children decided to go back home, tired from the adventure but full of joy.

Mia drew a map for the way down so they wouldn't get lost.

Ali ran ahead, collecting snowballs for fun.

Sofia rode on her sled and told a happy story about their climb.

Leo sang a song from his country that cheered them all up.

When they finally reached home, they hugged and laughed, knowing they had conquered everything together.

 Miroslava Korimová / Primary school in Vranov nad Topľou/ SLOVAKIA

When they sat together at home, the children shared hot chocolate and looked at Mia's drawings from the trip.
They talked about their favorite moments, like Sofia's stories and Leo's songs during the climb.
Suddenly, Ali pointed to a spot on the map they found in the shelter.
It showed a hidden valley with a sparkling lake nearby.
Sofia suggested they go there next time to find treasures.
Leo said he knew a special song to guide them safely.
They all cheered and planned the new adventure for the weekend, excited to explore as a team again.

          Zuzana Mičejová / Primary school in Vranov nad Topľou/ SLOVAKIA

                                                                 Middle School "Isa Boletini"   Majlinda  Shehu

                                                                      Middle School "Isa Boletini"   Majlinda  Shehu

- You are the captain of the journey, we are following you, - Aliu added.

Middle School "Isa Boletini"   Majlinda  Shehu

- Let's go on! - said Mia and run.

As they climbed up to the treetop lodge, they heard some groans.

- Someone is in the house, - Aliu said in a low voice. - Don't make a noise!

A little scared, they went inside. When they entered, they were surprised: a man with long hair and strange clothes was lying on the bed.

His eyes opened slowly, and he looked at them with a tired but gentle gaze.

-Who… who are you children?” -  asked the man in a weak voice.