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Inventors Fair Scarlet

Welcome to the 117th Inventors Fair, and prepare to be amazed with the wild and wacky inventions across the field. Once complete you can then write your own inventions and put them into the tale too.

This Storywalk is designed for year 5 and 6 as some of the language and words used are designed to stretch your pupils. Teacher note - read chapter one out loud to all your pupils together and then let them read the rest to each other in their groups.
 
Chapter one

Introduction

‘Roll up, Roll up, the inventors fair is here'.

‘Come see the miraculous, the incredible, the fan-tab-u-lous' announced the orator from his tiny wooden podium. He then leans forward and whispers to you ‘I know that fantabulous is not a word, but this is an inventors fair and if you can't invent a few words here and there, then what's the point, ay!' His moustache twitches in excitement which seems to accentuate the shiny baldness of his head.

‘Buy your tickets here' he announces to the crowd gesticulating in a strange flourish of twisting wrists towards the booth and turnstile.

‘Now good people, ladies and gentlemen, have you been acquainted with the astounding Mr Arac, who will be demonstrating his incredible Home Spider Dentistry Kit or what about Dr Faustus and his amazing security device, The Magic Void'. He pauses for effect before he continues ‘it's a new type of safe which hides your valuables inside a surprising quirk of space-time itself.' Go see him, he's at stall number 253, but then he mutters to you under his breath ‘I suggest you don't let him Magic Void your pet, last one came back a little squishy and the boys keeper was quite disgruntled.'

Suddenly you have a ticket and are through the barrier, and there before you is stall - upon stall - upon stall, this is the inventors fair. Tents and turrets are pitched everywhere, flags and banners billow as smartly suited visitors amble between the stalls. Noises fizz from displays where plumes of pink and purple smoke waft from curious contraptions to the left, right and just about everywhere.

A voting paper is then thrust into your hand and you notice it has six spaces for nominations, this is what you need to fill in and post before you exit.

You glance back and see the sun glint off the Orators shiny head as he disappears back through the gates. His wrists spin above his glistening head as he funnels and encourages more paying visitors through the turnstiles.

Now to the fair.
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Chapter two

Super Splice Device

This black and white striped tent has a red ribbons holding the door flap open and inside it is thick with smoke and steam. The crowd jostles to get a better view so you squeeze your way through to the front where you see three large cages. The central one is connected to the other two by a series of copper pipes which reminds you of an old fire engine.

Technicians squeeze a live zebra into the first cage and place single daffodil in the second.

The cages are slammed shut as the orator shouts ‘Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be bedazzled for before you stands ‘The Super Splice Device' and at this he throws a handle and a deafening noise comes from the central mechanism.

The lights dim as it sucks on the electric and the zebra begins to kick wildly against his bars, the operator lets go of the handle and the machine spins down until it is quiet in the tent. Slowly he walks over to this central cage, everyone is peering at it, trying to see what's inside. A chain is pulled and the cage door is slowly lifted with the operator delicately putting his hand into the darkness. You are so close you can almost touch it yourself.

As he lifts it aloft there is a gasp by the crowd, for what was once a single daffodil in the second cage seems to be combined now with the zebra from the first, he is holding a flower with a green stem but black and white striped petals.

An enormous round of applause begins as the orator says ‘Behold, the incredible splice device has taken the beauty of the flower' and the daffodil's cage lights up ‘and spliced it with the zebra'. The lights then go on in the zebra cage and the animal walks out a little dazed but in seemingly good health.

‘Now a volunteer' the operator says and starts scanning the crowd, but you are out of there before he can pop you in one of his cages!

What did you think of this invention, write your notes on your voting slip before you move on.
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Chapter three

Crazy space candy castle

As you approach the stall you can see a massive rainbow banner that said crazy candy castle.You can also smell fizzy Haribos and strawberry laces. You can hear the song mans not hot . And you can hear a man that said roll up roll up come and get your candy floss.There are matallic gummy bears and silver strawberry laces. And you get a ride from a unicorn and explore the candy castle.if you sit on the seat you will get a crazy hair style

The four year old girl sits on the chair but Mrs candy corn stops her because it is dangerous but she still went on it.She gets lime green hair style and her family gets shot up into space and live in the sugar castle.They tasted the sweets."But the girls friend said were are you". The candy corn lady said they got shot up in space."The friend said make me go up there."It might be dangerous ok said the little girl.I need to see my friend .she finally got up there.


The girl found her friend and they were trying to breathe.But the couden't find the exit.but they found it.and got out.



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Chapter four

Crazy Space Candy Castle

As you approach the stall you can see a bright rainbow banner that says Candy Space Castle and a man that says "Roll up Roll up and travel to space".As you get closer you can hear 'Mans not hot' and you can see a silver metallic chair with a bright red shiny button.If you press the button you will get a bright crazy hairstyle.Mrs Candycorn came out ready to do the hairstyles and to give out free candy to kids."You get to ride a unicorn," the man also shouted.you can see the fairy lights.You can smell the hotdogs.

A little 4 year old girl came along and sat in the chair.Mrs Candy Corn said "press the button when your ready," so she pressed it and got a bright green hairstyle.Eventually the little girl and her family saw the sugar castle in the distance the they were sat on unicorns in the Royal sugar palace."where do you want to go" said Mrs Candycorn."To the marshmallow tree" said the little girl they were looking at the pink grass garden with the marshmallow tree

They were back in the living room, which was bright blue, and the family was starting a fire with stawberrry lasses but the fire spread and all the family DIED.
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Chapter five

THE FAST FOOD 2000

THE FAST FOOD 2000 can make you any fast food you want and any refreshments and it is built to never break or never get damaged. As you approach the stall you smell greasy burgers and tasty hotdogs that is made from THE FAST FOOD 2000. You can see a mechanical robot that moves his arms and says hello , what fast food do you want today. You can hear the cogs move about as he makes whatever fast food you want. You can touch the cold metal rims of THE FAST FOOD 2000. You can taste the fast food and the delicious ice cold drink you get with the meal.

The machine works by the breeze that blows out side so if it runs out of charge just leave it out side for 30 minutes and then it should be ready again for another 48 hours. You could see how the machine by removing his back with a screwdriver. You can hear how the machine works by putting your ear up to him and put him out side and listen to it charge up you can touch him and feel him vibrate when he charges up.

The problem is that it eletricute you if you touch him if he's in the rain.
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Chapter six

Motion commotion

As you approach the stall,you see the marvellous motion getting ready.It's smell is nothing.Motion has lots of different motions like fast forward,slow motion and all sorts.Since it's being made it smells awful.Motions controlled remotley it is like a tv remote.You have limited time on it which is not going to be revealed.only special people are allowed to use it

How the machine works ,it feels ok it just feels like a normal remote.You don't hear anything really but when you use one of the motions wavy music just randomly appears Because it comforts you.As you run or stop somebody bad. You can steal but don't worry cameras won't notice.If you use the limited time you will go back 2 hours ago.You can charge it by leaving it so you have more time.you can even use TVs with it!!

It would be really good for everyone in all sorts of ways.Just give it a motion I guess .you'll future will be great,enjoy it.
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Chapter seven

Crazy drink shooter

About 100 years ago mr.drink made a new invention.How dose it work?It works by you pressing a button and you can only press the drink button it even said drink button .Worning if you the button more one time. The drinks you can get are water,jocie ,milk milk shakes ribinena ,lemonade,

How does it work .You work it by a press of a button then you get that drink that you really want. It will come on your side . The cup is baby blue and your straw is mint green.If you want to change the cup press the button and you can then tripe it in to a different colours out can also change the straw to. You are not allowed to put your own drinks in it like wine, beer or anything that makes you drunk. If you want to put food in it then it wouldn't work where as do not leave with young people as they might break it. Don't put in your bedroom or it might spill.Its made of metal and you can paint it.Problelm is that it is not fixable. When you buy it you can ask for instructions but you probably not need them.It takes 5 10 minutes to charge.Please don't put in your work or people will think you are weird and might not like you.
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Chapter eight

Exit

The Orator approaches, bald head glistening in the sun.

‘Place your sheets in the box and we'll see who the Inventor Supremo is in the 117th inventors fair'.

Is there one invention which is the best in your opinion? Have a discussion now and see which you think is the most impressive, when you have decided then please read on.

‘Good good.' Says the orator as you post your sheets, but suddenly there is a huge sound from the middle of the field, you look over and see a jet of blue flame snatch up into the air. A BOOM follows which is so loud you feel it in your chest, and the orators mouth drops open aghast at what is unfolding.

A flash follows with attendants and visitors running pell-mell away from the ‘Mr Bubbles, double bubble super fizz pop' tent. ‘Run for cover' they shout as people dive behind bales of straw just before the BIG explosion.

The next events seem to happen in slow motion as tents flatten across the field and flags bend horizontally away from the epicentre of Mr Bubbles. Then a black wall sweeps across towards you and there is only a moment to duck before it engulfs you. But thankfully it passes in a moment and you stand again to see the orator is covered head to foot in soot! He turns with mouth still open and moustache intact to the single flash of a reporter's camera.

‘Well it would appear that the 117th inventors fair has come to an abrupt end' he says to you with eyebrows raised as high as they will go.

The next day the local paper lands on your hall carpet with this very photograph, the orator is central, treacle black from head to foot and behind him the stately metal dome of Mr Bubbles is spurting with a mountain of foam.

The headline runs with ‘Inventor's Bubble Trouble. Hundreds flee from catastrophic fizzy pop explosion at the 117th inventors fair'.

To the left of the picture you can see yourself looking rather surprised.

What an event!


The End
Chapter nine

Further Thoughts

What inventions would you have liked to have seen at the fair?

Are they big or small, can they be held in your hand, or carried on your back?

Is it edible, totally credible or just downright daft!

Have a talk amongst yourselves whilst the other groups catch up.