Milo the Mole and the Hidden Town

That evening, the Mole Town Crowd gathered near the big wall and listened to the Tunnel News. “Two things can slow water,” the announcer said. “Metal makes a strong shield, and squished potatoes can fill tiny cracks!” Mayor Mabel nodded. “Milo and Max, lead a digging team to look for metal,” she said. Milo tightened his scarf, and Max held the map steady as they headed into a dry, rocky tunnel. Soon, their shovels clinked on something hard and shiny. They uncovered a smooth, silvery sheet and a few metal pieces tucked in the ground. “This will help us build a stronger wall!” Milo said. Back at the wall, other moles brought potatoes from the pantry tunnel. They squished the potatoes into a soft mash and pressed it into the damp cracks. “Sticky and snug,” Max smiled, “like mud glue!” Then they leaned the metal sheets across the front of the wall like a shiny coat. The water pushed, but it slowed down and calmed to a quieter trickle. Mayor Mabel beamed, “Tonight we’re safer—and tomorrow we’ll make it even stronger… to be continued!”