Heat Wave

• Moesly Palmer, Grade 5
• Short Story
• 2022

I felt the burning sun pelting down on my body as my parents explained to me what a heatwave was. I was trembling with fatigue as the pool of water evaporated before my eyes. I was horrified. I couldn't handle it any longer.

I snatched my phone from my pocket and urgently rang the fire brigade. They didn't answer. I was scared, lonely and overwhelmed. I called everyone I could think of without success. I realised in horror that the heat had burnt the remote calling system. Could I make a new one?

I had accomplished some great achievements in the science laboratory! I had to think of a cool route to get to safety. I decided on the river path. It would take days but I knew I could do it. I pushed on with determination but ran out of rations by day three. In desperation, I sourced food and water from nature. Berries,nuts, and herbs were my staples to survive.

Finally arriving at the scrap heap by the river, I searched frantically for a fan, a power cord, a cd and a sword. I was ready and got to work. It took 2 long days but I pressed on. As darkness fell, I knew I had done it! I tentatively pressed the buttons on the mobile and it rang! The heatwave ended as quickly as it began. I had saved the world and was a hero! I was even on the evening news.
As I made my way back home, went straight to bed feeling like an exhausted hero. Suddenly I heard screaming down the road! I sprung into action.
“So kids, that's the story of how I saved the world,” exclaimed Doug.