Scaredy-Cat Moli

Jul 9, 2026

Uploaded by Noah

This is a children's story about a girl named Moli who lives on an island in Fiji. Her older brother, Keni, often calls her a scaredy-cat, which upsets her. Moli wants to prove to him that she isn't a scaredy-cat. The story follows Moli's adventures during the school holidays, her love for exploring the beach and rock pools, and her experiences with jellyfish, plastic pollution after a cyclone, and the joy of swimming in the ocean. The narrative highlights Moli's curiosity and bravery as she explores the diverse marine life found in the rock pools and the sea. The story is presented in a narrative format suitable for young readers, with accompanying illustrations that depict the scenes described in the text, such as Moli and her siblings at the beach, exploring rock pools teeming with sea creatures, and a depiction of a littered beach after a cyclone. The story aims to encourage children to be brave and explore the natural world around them.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time25 min

AccessFree to download

Scaredy-Cat Moli

Moli lives on an island in Fiji

The first week of the school holidays

Exploring the rock pools

A quiet pool

FAQs

What is Moli's main challenge in the story?

Moli's main challenge is proving to her older brother, Keni, that she is not a scaredy-cat.

What are some of the sea creatures Moli and Rosi discover in the rock pools?

They discover black mussels, green crabs, blue starfish, hairy brittle stars, sea cucumbers, and angelfish.

What environmental issues are mentioned in the story?

The story mentions dead jellyfish that can still sting and the impact of a tropical cyclone which left the seashore littered with plastic.

Jul 9, 2026

Uploaded by Noah