1  The Arrival

With a skip in her step, Mia climbed the stairs to the airplane, her little suitcase bouncing behind her. The crew welcomed her with bright smiles and sparkling eyes.

“Welcome aboard, Miss Mia”“, one said cheerfully.”Get ready to discover the most magical island in the world—Madeira!”

Mia settled by the window, her heart fluttering with excitement. As the plane soared into the sky, the world below shrank into tiny shapes—cars like ants, fields like quilts. Then, out of the vast blue sea, a lush, green island appeared like a floating dream.

A crew member leaned toward Mia. “The pilot would love to show you something special.”

Curious, Mia followed her into the cockpit. Lights blinked, and buttons twinkled like stars.

“Boa tarde, Mia,” said the pilot with a grin. “I’m Pedro. This airport is unlike any other—named after our hero Cristiano Ronaldo. Our runway stretches out over the ocean on 180 tall columns, like a bridge to the sky. Every pilot needs special training to land here.”

Mia’s eyes sparkled. “That’s amazing!”

Back in her seat, Mia gripped the window as the plane dipped and danced through the wind. Below, cliffs and banana plantations blurred past. Then—thump! They landed. Passengers clapped.

“Welcome to paradise,” said the pilot over the speakers. Mia beamed. Her island adventure had begun.