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After the windy festival, Omar spotted a red diamond kite high in the old oak tree. No one nearby knew whose kite it was.
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Part 1
After the windy festival, Omar spotted a red diamond kite high in the old oak tree. No one nearby knew whose kite it was.
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Part 2
A torn tail ribbon hung from a low fence west of the tree. The loose end pointed east whenever the wind blew.
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Part 3
Omar first thought the kite came from the playground to the north. However, no string or ribbon appeared along that path.
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Part 4
He followed the west field and found a spool beside a bench. A broken red string stretched from the spool toward the oak.
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Part 5
A name tag on the spool said 'Mei.' Omar found Mei at the festival table, where she was searching for her lost kite.
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Part 6
Omar did not climb the tall tree. A park worker used a long safe pole while everyone stood beyond the marked area.
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Part 7
The kite came down with one corner bent but repairable. Mei matched its red string and striped tail to her spool and ribbon.
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Part 8
Omar learned that direction clues can tell a story. He also learned that solving a mystery safely matters more than reaching the answer quickly.
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Intro
Red kite waited in an oak,
High above the windy folk.
Verse 1
Striped tail ribbon west of there
Pointed eastward through the air.
No red string lay to the north.
West-field clues led safely forth.
Chorus
Watch direction, follow signs.
Ribbon, spool, and broken line.
Solve it safely, take your time.
Never climb a tree too high.
Verse 2
By a bench, a spool was found.
String ran toward the oak-tree ground.
Its name tag found the owner near.
A park worker brought safe gear.
Final Chorus
Pole brought down the kite once more.
Tail and string matched what she wore.
Clues can tell where objects flew,
Safety is a good clue too.
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