Sage climbed the creaky stairs to Nonna’s attic. Dust danced in the sunbeams. Old boxes and trunks filled the space.

“Nonna, where should I start?” Sage called out.

“Over by the window, dear,” Nonna replied softly.

Sage began sorting through a pile of papers. Suddenly, a yellowed document caught their eye.

“What’s this, Nonna?” Sage asked, holding up the paper.

Nonna’s eyes widened. “Oh my! That’s the old family tree!”

Sage looked closer. The paper showed a tree with many branches. Some names were familiar, but others were new. Parts of the tree were missing.

“Why isn’t it finished?” Sage wondered aloud.

Nonna smiled sadly. “Your great-grandfather started it years ago. He never got to finish it.”

Sage felt a spark of curiosity. “Can you tell me more about our family?”

Nonna’s eyes twinkled. “Oh, I have so many stories to share!”

Sage looked at the old tree again. They felt a strong urge to learn more about their family’s past.

“Nonna, can I try to finish this?” Sage asked eagerly.

Nonna hugged Sage tight. “I think that’s a wonderful idea, my dear.”

Sage marched into the town library. They were on a mission.

“Excuse me,” Sage asked the librarian. “Where can I find old records?”

The kind librarian pointed to a corner. “Local history is over there.”

Sage dove into dusty books and faded newspapers. Hours passed. Their eyes grew tired.

“This is harder than I thought,” Sage sighed.

Just then, a photo fell from an old book. It showed a woman who looked like Nonna!

Sage’s eyes lit up. “A clue!”

They found more photos and letters. Each one told a piece of the story.

Sage learned about great-aunt Mia, who was a famous baker.

They discovered uncle Leo, who saved the town park.

But some pieces were still missing. Sage felt stuck.

“Maybe I should give up,” they thought.

Then Sage saw a headline: “Local Family Saves Historic Building.”

It was about their own family! Sage felt a new wave of energy.

“I can’t stop now,” Sage said. “My family’s story is too important.”

Sage visited their great-uncle Frank. His eyes sparkled with memories.

“Tell me about our family,” Sage asked eagerly.

Uncle Frank smiled. “Well, your great-grandma Rosa started the town’s first library.”

Sage’s eyes widened. “Really? That’s amazing!”

Next, Sage talked to Aunt Lily. She shared a funny story about Sage’s dad as a kid.

“He once got stuck in a tree trying to rescue a cat!” Aunt Lily laughed.

Sage giggled, imagining their dad as a young boy.

With each story, Sage felt more connected to their family.

They learned about family recipes passed down for generations.

Sage discovered traditions they never knew about before.

“We always plant a tree for each new baby,” Cousin Max explained.

Sage felt a warm glow inside. Their family had done so much!

“I’m proud to be part of this family,” Sage thought.

They carefully wrote down each new piece of information.

The family tree was growing, branch by branch.

Sage worked hard to organize a big family reunion. They sent invitations to everyone.

The big day arrived. Sage felt nervous but excited.

“Welcome, everyone!” Sage said, standing tall. “I have something special to share.”

Sage unveiled the completed family tree. Gasps filled the room.

“I’ve learned so much about us,” Sage began. Their voice grew stronger.

They told stories of great-grandma Rosa’s library and uncle Leo’s park.

Sage shared funny tales and important moments from their family’s past.

Older relatives nodded and smiled. Younger ones listened in wonder.

“Our family has done amazing things,” Sage said proudly.

Nonna wiped a tear from her eye. “You’ve brought our history to life, Sage.”

Sage felt a new sense of responsibility. “I want to keep our stories alive.”

They promised to update the family tree every year.

“We’ll add new branches and new stories,” Sage said.

The family clapped and cheered. Everyone felt closer than ever.

Sage knew this was just the beginning of a lifelong journey.