Gemma finds a mysterious red book and reads about a boy named Nai who also finds a red book that tells Gemma's story. The podcast explores the meanings of various words, shares an anecdote about a windy autumn day, and delves into Nai's journey of learning to read and discovering the joy of books. Gemma escapes into books and ignores the possibility of school closure.
The wind's force and the transformative power of nature captivate Gemma as she walks through piles of leaves on a windy autumn day.
Gemma's curiosity is sparked when she finds a red book wrapped in leaves, leading her to discover a story about a boy named Nye who learns the importance of reading and storytelling.
Deep dives
Gemma's fascination with the wind
Gemma and her friends walk through piles of leaves on a windy day in autumn. Gemma chooses to stay in the wind as she enjoys the way it plays with her hair and how it transforms the surroundings. The trees dance, and leaves fly through the sky like birds. Gemma is captivated by the experience, feeling the wind's force and wondering if she could fly as well.
Discovery of the red book
Gemma spots a red object in a pile of leaves, initially mistaking it for a leaf. Upon closer examination, she realizes it's a square-tipped book wrapped in leaves. She becomes curious about why someone would leave a book in such a manner and picks it up, intending to return it to its rightful owner.
A story about Nye and the red book
Gemma opens the red book and discovers a story about a boy named Nye, who lives on a boat with his father, a treasure seller. Nye's father finds a red book and despite Nye's passion for reading, his father plans to sell it. Nye's desire to learn to read grows, and he runs away to a city where he helps an old woman with her library. She teaches him to read, opening Nye's eyes to the wonders of books and the power of storytelling.
Gemma finds a strange red book on her way home from school. She starts reading it, and it is a story about a boy called Nai. In the story, Nai also finds a red book, and when he starts to read it, the story is about Gemma...