New Tales of the Gobi Desert
Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School, Wong Yan Hui, Fiction: Group 1
O
nce there was a boy called Ben. He loved to travel. One day, he was lost in the Gobi
desert with he camel. Luckliy, they had brought the things that they needed. At night,
Ben shared two pieces of bread with his camel and built up a tent. His settled his camel
and tied it to the tent. He laid on the cold sand and felt asleep.
The next day, Ben woke up early in the morning. He quickly changed his new clothes and
woke his camel up. They eat two pieces of bread, pack their stuff and set of again to find a way to
get out. Time flies, it was at noon. Ben’s camel stuck its tongue out to show Ben that it was thirsty.
Ben qiuckly fingured it out and got off his camel. He opened his camel’s mouth and poured half
of his bottle of water into it. They ate some bread again. After a little rest, Ben jumped onto his
camel and kept on going. They went further and further, until Ben suddenly saw someone. Thanks
goodness, I am not alone. Ben thought. The person didn’t move. Ben was interested in that person
so he moved closer to the person.
Ben finally saw the person’s face clearly. He stopped dead. His mouth had fall wide open. A
beautiful girl with her splendid long dress and a sparkling shiny crowd on her head. She was the
most beautiful girl that Ben had ever saw. But before Ben could speak, the girl fell onto the sand
and fainted. Ben was shocked. He quickly ran over to pick her up. Ben touched her head. She was
having a high feaver. Ben put her down for a moment, he built the tent as fast as he could and
carried her inside. He did the same way as what he did to the camel. He opened the girl’s mouth
and poured the left-over water into her mouth. He put her safely onto the ground and cover her
lower body part with his jacket. He ate his dinner with his camel and slept next to the girl.
After a couple of days, Ben took care of the sick girl and she became stronger and stronger.
Soon, her fever seemed to be gone. The girl was so pleased that she huge Ben tightly into her
arms. Finally, she let go. She smiled at Ben and introduced herself,” Hi. I am Lenna the princess.
I am the princess of the desert. But I was stupid that I didn’t bring any food... but thankgoodness
you safed me. Thank you a lot. Really thank you! You are the prince of this desert now...” Ben
thought that was funny. He said politely,” Thank you, my highness. But, the purpose of finding
you was not about the adentity. I want to ask, do you know the way back to Kindland City?” All
of a sudden, Lenna didn’t smile anymore. She said quietly,” I...I know the way but... I want you
to stay with me in this beautiful desert.” Ben suggested, “My highness, why don’t you follow me
back home? So we can live together with my family! I miss my family so much.” Lenna’s face
suddenly light up and said,” Great! Good idea!” Then Lenna asked many things about Ben’s home
like,” which street is your house in? Do you have sisters or brothers? Are they naughty? Are
they...” Ben laughed and said, “It’s in Happy Street number 6, 23 floor, B room. You will know
after you take us there, my highness.” Lenna said,” Close your eyes.” Ben closed he eyes. Suddenly,
he felt a strong wind flew across him. Lenna Shouted,” We are home!” Ben opened his eyes. It
was unbelievable. He was home, also with his camel and Lenna. He saw his parents. Ben thanked
Lenna to bring him home. Starting from that day, Lenna and Ben lived happily ever after.
