The Cave and the Rope

Mia and her father hike up a small mountain.

They want to see a famous cave near the top.

At the cave door, a sign says, "Do not go in alone." Her father ties a rope around his waist.

He gives the other end to Mia.

"If you feel scared, pull the rope," he says.

Inside, the cave is dark and cool.

Mia hears water dripping somewhere far away.

She steps carefully on the wet stones.

Then her father slips and hurts his ankle.

Mia pulls the rope hard and calls for help.

A park ranger hears them and comes quickly.

He helps her father walk out slowly.

Mia is glad they used the rope.