The Lost Alien Pet
Join Mia, Leo, Emma, Jay, and their alien friend Zeta on a brand-new Nebulon adventure in “The Lost Alien Pet”! When Zeta’s fluffy, glowing pet Sprocket goes missing in the Crystal Gardens, the team forms a detective squad, follows glowing paw prints, and uses Nebulon’s light-and-sound language to unlock secret puzzles. Watch as they:
- Gather clues in a sparkling crystal garden
- Tap musical rhythms on glowing pillars
- Open a hidden chamber of lanterns
- Reunite with Sprocket through teamwork and curiosity
Perfect for listening practice, vocabulary building, and inspiring young learners to use teamwork and compassion to solve problems.
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1. Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Crystal Gardens | A fictional garden filled with glowing crystal flowers and pillars. |
| pet bowl | A small dish for feeding an animal. |
| investigation team | A group formed to search for clues and solve a mystery. |
| lantern | A portable light with a protective cover, often hung or carried. |
| clue | A piece of evidence or information that helps solve a puzzle or mystery. |
| paw print | The mark left by an animal’s foot. |
| pillar | A tall, vertical structure or column (here, glowing crystal columns). |
| chamber | A large room or enclosed space inside a cave or building. |
| hum | A low, continuous sound (e.g., the pillars’ musical glow). |
| meow | The sound a cat (or cat-like creature) makes. |
| fluffy | Soft and covered in light, airy fur. |
| glowing | Emitting a steady light without flames. |
| secret puzzle | A hidden riddle or problem to be solved. |
2. Useful Phrases
| Phrase | Explanation |
|---|---|
| form an investigation team | To create a group whose goal is to investigate or solve a mystery. |
| light-and-sound language | A means of communication using patterns of light and musical tones. |
| follow the paw prints | To track the animal by moving along the path marked by its footprints. |
| tap out a rhythm | To lightly hit (e.g., on a pillar) in a pattern to produce musical beats. |
| open a hidden chamber | To reveal a secret room by unlocking or moving something. |
3. Phrasal Verbs
| Phrasal Verb | Explanation |
|---|---|
| look for | To search for something (e.g., “We looked for Sprocket everywhere.”). |
| follow (prints) | To go after or track a path or marks (e.g., “They followed the paw prints.”). |
| step through | To move by stepping into or across something (e.g., “The friends stepped through the doorway.”). |
| slide open | To move smoothly to open (e.g., “The cave wall slid open.”). |
| wave goodbye | To move one’s hand back and forth to say farewell (e.g., “They waved goodbye to Zeta.”). |
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