Layla’s Project

Author: Obai Al-Alloush

Illustrator: Basma Hosam

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Layla was so proud of her Grandpa because he had designed an incredible car. She attended his award ceremony and watched him happily receive his prize.

On the way home, Layla asked him lots of questions

about his marvelous invention.

“Why is it so different?’ she wondered. She asked, “Can it fly? Or does it go super fast?”

He smiled and said, “It saves money, my dear. Instead of gas, this car uses water. A car like this could help reverse the effects of global warming.”

Layla asked, “But what does global warming mean? And how can such a threat be seen?”

Grandpa said, “It all started with rapid scientific progress. And the industrial revolution began to harm Earth with lots of pollution. It spread harmful gases like carbon dioxide and because of this, a hole was formed up, up, up in the sky.

We call this the ozone layer, which is far above our Earth in something called the stratosphere.”

She talked to her friends and

even her brother.

But they wouldn’t even bother to listen to her! She felt so discouraged but she thought and thought.

Layla was so sad. Then she talked to her grandpa who told her that failure is the first step to success. She must believe in her dream all the more, not less.

He suggested she start a campaign on social media. It would be the best place to spread their idea!

Explain global warming to everyone, and wait for results after the campaign was done.

Layla thanked her grandpa and said, “That’s great, I’ll start right now. I just can’t wait!”

Layla did as her Grandpa suggested. She worked so hard and did her best.

She didn’t know what to say, but she decided to do something anyway. She had an idea, she made a plan and asked everyone to help her however they can.

Some planted trees to remove carbon dioxide and purify the air.

And others simply used less energy.

She was surprised by the

support she received from family and friends of every sort.

Others walked more or bikes they would ride. Still others drove their cars less and put them aside.

After a whole week of hard work and many tries, Layla’s school prepared for her a wonderful surprise.

So, Layla gave a speech to thank everyone and said, “Without my friends, this could not have been done.”

THE END