What happens
It’s the school scavenger hunt: a feather, a red leaf, a smooth stone, and something that starts with M. Maya has a plan, and everybody just has to do what she says. Then the basket breaks. Then a red leaf starts walking uphill by itself.
Tonight: a line of ants that stops going where it was going. One thin whisper from under the hill. A wall of tiny feet, closing like a hand. And the sound of a whistle getting farther away.
Talk about it after
Questions for the morning, when it’s light out:
- What did Bea ask Maya to do at the basket, and what happened when Maya didn’t?
- Why did the gap close when Maya pulled without asking if everyone was ready?
- When is it hard to wait for someone, and how did Maya do it?
Parent questions
Is Pull Together too scary for my kid?
Pull Together is the scariest so far in Season 1 (scare level 3 of 3). Maya’s warning before the scary part: “This one is actually scary. Find a hand to hold, and don’t let go.” Nothing gory happens and the ending is safe. For a first listen, try it together.
How long is Pull Together?
About 17 minutes.
What is the rule in Pull Together?
“Every time the kids pull against each other, the Many pulls harder.” You can’t pull together if you don’t listen to each other.
Where can I listen to Pull Together?
Free on Spotify and other podcast apps. It’s Episode 7 of Maya and the Fog.