Marklov Goes to School

There is a squirrel living in a dense forest away from humans .The squirrel is very little and he is called Marklov.Its Marklovs first day to go to school, he's very worried that his friends might find him different as he is little and as his father is a dentist who works on Squirrels teeth and mother is a nut fashion designer who crafts artistic necklace and bangles out of wood and Nuts using her giant teeth.Marklovs mother has a odd sense of creativity which amuses few squirrels and some squirrels doesn't welcome Marklovs mother Pipa because of her odd sense of creativity. 

As Marklov sets off for his first day of school, he worries about what his classmates will think of him. Will they tease him for being small? Will they think his parents are weird? He clutches his tiny backpack, which contains a special nut-themed lunch prepared by his mother, Pipa.As he approaches the school, a group of squirrels are chattering and playing outside. They glance at Marklov and snicker. One of them, a tall, fluffy squirrel named Sparky, says, "Hey, look at little Marklov! What's with the funny-looking backpack?"

How does Marklov react? Does he stand up for himself, try to hide, or maybe even surprise Sparky with a clever reply?Marklov laughs nervously, admitting his backpack is indeed funny, and it's because within it he is holding a magic map that can take him outside the forest and into the streets where humans live.He found the map inside his uncle Travis, the traveller's suitcase and couldn't help but take it to school with him to show others he is not at all different from others and he isn't too small just because his physique is.One of Sparky's friend exclaimed with his big round eyes, "I have heard that humans possess magic powers and can change anyone's mood , emotions and thoughts anytime"."Alright, little Einstein let's see what this brat has got , we can find out whether it's true that Marklov has got the Map !" , Sparky shrieked .

As Sparky demands to see the map, Marklov hesitates, unsure if he should share his secret. But the excitement and possibility of proving himself override his doubts. He slowly pulls out the map, which glows with a soft, golden light.The squirrels gasp in unison as Marklov unfurls the map, revealing intricate symbols and markings. Sparky's friend, the one with big round eyes, takes a step closer, whispering, "Wow, this looks like the real deal!"Sparky, however, remains skeptical. "Prove it, Marklov! Show us its magic!" he challenges, his tail twitching with excitement.Marklov's heart races as he wonders how to demonstrate the map's power. Suddenly, he remembers a phrase his uncle Travis once told him: "The map only reveals its magic to those who believe."As Marklov was pondering about the map , Mrs.Ivy approached the classroom with his silky smooth hair and long bushy tail that has the color of the sun. "Perhaps the sun god drew her little tail with colors of the sun ", Principal Ricotti used to remark about Ivy's bushy tail. Ivy approached the table where Marklov stood and remarked , " Oh what a brilliant piece of art! the caves and forests look almost real !Excellent work Marklov, I am glad that you found the artist in you!". Marklov couldn't feel more prouder than this moment. The same morning he was sad that he wouldn't fit in but the day is going better with him getting compliments from his teacher and that too the bright and brilliant Ivy.It hit Marklovs' mind , that the secret to use the Map is to believe, he has to do nothing but believe the traveler in him .Being the only nephew of uncle Travis , Marklov always knew that one day he would also be a traveler like his uncle or perhaps even more a traveling salesman who sells the humans things that they haven't even seen in their world. As Marklov closed his eyes , believing in himself and looked at the map , the answer to the quest struck him , he started finding ways to travel past his forest and reach the human built bridge at the end of the forest

With newfound determination, Marklov starts to decipher the map and finds a path to the human-built bridge at the edge of the forest. He feels a thrill of excitement and adventure, knowing that this is just the beginning of his journey.As he opens his eyes, he notices Sparky and his friends watching him with a mix of awe and curiosity. Mrs. Ivy smiles, nodding in encouragement. "Well done, Marklov! You've unlocked the first secret. Remember, belief and courage will take you far."With that, Marklov takes his first step towards the bridge, ready to explore the world beyond his forest home.Marklov wanted to bid good bye to his parents and start his journey towards the human world.He couldn't resist his curiosity to find out what is out there and so is his friends. Sparky and his friend with big round eyes called Mickey , understands that they couldn't leave school just like how Marklov is going to leave as its kind of a  tradition for squirrels in that forest town to let their children to school, make them educated about the trees and wildlife of the forest, teach them to hunt insects , teach them to crack nuts and cook them until they become an adult. The forest is called Grump Forest  by the squirrels.Marklov used to tell his parents it might be because this forest is nothing but grumpy for the squirrels. Marklov decided that he is going to make it to the bridge somehow even if no one is coming with him ."I am going there and I believe the traveler in me".Within fraction of seconds, the news about Marklovs' journey spread like forest fire to fellow students of Grump Forest Academy. "A squirrel called Marklov has turned into human ", one squirrel remarked without knowing a tiny bit about Marklov. Another told , "I heard Marklov is going to human world which is in midst of desert ", to which another added , "No, he is going to greet the mermaids of the sea and gift them ornaments made by his mother Pipa".There is one genius squirrel who loves to explore new things , who lived with his aunt Duna ,who happened to have visited human world during her younger days called Sheldon.Sheldon came running to Marklov, "Marklov wait!I am coming with you, I have asked permission from my aunt, I know a thing or two about human world, Trust me brother!".Marklov was relieved and happy that he got a travel companion. The two merrily marched towards Marklovs' home to bid goodbye to Marklovs' parents.Dr.Goodeker(Marklovs' father) was busy with his client, trying to take an acron that was stuck in her teeth when Marklov told the good news.The client opened her mouth so wide that the Acorn fell down running towards the tree barks. Dr.Goodeker was so happy that his son finally found the reason behind going to school and so did Pipa.Pipa hugged her son , "We wanted you to be curious about the outerworld and live a life that you could imagine you can have, atlast that's the purpose of school ".Marklovs' mother filled Marklovs bag with ornaments and wooden weapons that could protect him from other flesh eating animals and Marklovs father offered him a sharp teeth therapy to have his teeth sharp and pointy and excellent to climb trees and crack nuts in fraction of seconds. Once Marklov and Sheldon got their turn for sharp teeth surgery , they set out their journey towards the man made bridge.