The Secret Code


Once upon a time, in a small town called Willow Creek, there were four best friends named Lily, Max, Ava, and Ben. They were all in the fifth grade at Willow Creek Elementary School. One day, while exploring the town's old library, they stumbled upon a dusty old book hidden behind a shelf.

Curious, Lily picked up the book and blew off the dust. As she opened it, a piece of paper fell out with strange symbols and numbers written on it. The friends were intrigued and decided to take the book and the paper back to Ava's house to investigate.

After hours of trying to decipher the code, they finally cracked it. It was a map leading to a secret location in the nearby woods. Excited for an adventure, the friends grabbed some snacks and set off to find the hidden treasure.

As they followed the map, they encountered many obstacles and challenges, but they worked together and overcame them all. Finally, they reached the secret location and found a small box buried in the ground. Inside the box was a key and a note that read, "The key to unlocking your wildest dreams."

The friends were amazed and wondered what the key could unlock. They decided to try it on the old abandoned house at the edge of town. To their surprise, the key fit perfectly and the door creaked open.

Inside, they found a room filled with books, maps, and artifacts from all over the world. They realized that the previous owner of the house was a famous explorer who had left behind his treasures for someone to find.

The friends were overjoyed and spent the whole day exploring the room and learning about different cultures and places. They also found a letter addressed to them, thanking them for solving the code and encouraging them to continue exploring and learning.

From that day on, the four friends became known as the "Code Crackers" and went on many more adventures together. They never forgot the lesson they learned - that sometimes, the greatest treasures are found in the most unexpected places. And all it takes is a little curiosity and teamwork to unlock them. The end.

Questions

What grade are the four friends in?
What did Lily find hidden behind a shelf in the library?
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