-17: Making the flood fun

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I am really glad that I decided that it’s Finn’s job to make the flood fun, because I’m still struggling with the concept. It’s taking weeks for the crest to roll down the river.

So let’s think about this from the point of view of a thirteen-year-old. What’s appealing about a flood? It’s mucky, and who can resist getting down and dirty? There’s potential to perform grown-up tasks, and tweens want to take that next step towards adulthood. There’s camaraderie and working together, and that appeals to a sense of belonging.

Throw in extra school credit, and I have the glimmering of an idea. But if I told you, you’d have to be shot. And just to ensure that you have trouble guessing how Finn does it, here’s a bit of trivia that I came across when researching this section:

“Learning and practising the didgeridoo helps reduce snoring and obstructive sleep apnea by strengthening muscles in the upper airway.”

There will be no spoiler alerts here.