O menino que queria viver na lua
Menezes, a 10-year-old boy who feels out of place in his social world, dreams of escaping to the moon. He faces numerous challenges along the way, learning valuable lessons about tolerance and acceptance.
Menezes was a 10-year-old boy with dark skin who felt out of place in his social world. Often teased at school, he dreamed of escaping to the moon where he believed everything would be perfect. One day, he announced his plan to his best friend, João.
- I’m going to build a rocket and live on the moon, Menezes declared to João. - That’s impossible, João said, shaking his head. Menezes felt determined and gathered all the supplies he could find. His first obstacle was figuring out how to start building the rocket.
Menezes worked hard, but soon realized he was missing crucial parts. - I can't find the right materials, he sighed. His mother called him for dinner just as he was making progress. - You can’t do this alone, João reminded him. Menezes felt overwhelmed as the obstacles kept stacking up.
After days of trying, Menezes was ready to give up. - Maybe everyone was right, he thought sadly. He sat on his porch, staring at the moon, feeling defeated. - Why is it so hard? he wondered aloud. He felt like his dream was slipping away.
Just then, his grandfather sat down next to him. - What’s troubling you? he asked. Menezes explained his dream and his struggles. - Sometimes, we need help from others, his grandfather said wisely. - Look around, you have friends and family who care.
With newfound hope, Menezes asked João and his family for help. Together, they worked tirelessly, overcoming each obstacle. - We did it! Menezes cheered as the rocket stood ready. Though he never reached the moon, he realized he didn't need to escape to be happy. Tolerance and acceptance made his world better.
Menezes was a 10-year-old boy with dark skin who felt out of place in his social world. Often teased at school, he dreamed of escaping to the moon where he believed everything would be perfect. One day, he announced his plan to his best friend, João.
- I’m going to build a rocket and live on the moon, Menezes declared to João. - That’s impossible, João said, shaking his head. Menezes felt determined and gathered all the supplies he could find. His first obstacle was figuring out how to start building the rocket.
Menezes worked hard, but soon realized he was missing crucial parts. - I can't find the right materials, he sighed. His mother called him for dinner just as he was making progress. - You can’t do this alone, João reminded him. Menezes felt overwhelmed as the obstacles kept stacking up.
After days of trying, Menezes was ready to give up. - Maybe everyone was right, he thought sadly. He sat on his porch, staring at the moon, feeling defeated. - Why is it so hard? he wondered aloud. He felt like his dream was slipping away.
Just then, his grandfather sat down next to him. - What’s troubling you? he asked. Menezes explained his dream and his struggles. - Sometimes, we need help from others, his grandfather said wisely. - Look around, you have friends and family who care.
With newfound hope, Menezes asked João and his family for help. Together, they worked tirelessly, overcoming each obstacle. - We did it! Menezes cheered as the rocket stood ready. Though he never reached the moon, he realized he didn't need to escape to be happy. Tolerance and acceptance made his world better.
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