The Owl and the Shepherd Boy
For the first time, the shepherd boy, Nicky, is alone in the mountains with his herd of goats. All of a sudden, a storm strikes and destroys the shepherd’s cottage and everything in it. Nicky embarks on a perilous journey back to his home valley, carrying nothing but a torn blanket. In the darkness of night, Nicky spots a big owl. Can the mysterious creature help Nicky find his way home?
For the first time, the shepherd boy, Nicky, is alone in the mountains with his herd of goats. All of a sudden, a storm strikes and destroys the shepherd’s cottage and everything in it. Nicky embarks on a perilous journey back to his home valley, carrying nothing but a torn blanket.
In the darkness of night, Nicky spots a big owl. Can the mysterious creature help Nicky find his way home?
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Nicky did not know <strong>the</strong> way down <strong>the</strong> mountain, but<br />
he thought it best to follow <strong>the</strong> brook. He knew that it<br />
descended to his home valley, where it joined a larger stream.<br />
Walking on <strong>the</strong> rocky terrain was difficult. <strong>The</strong> journey would<br />
last at least a couple of days.<br />
“I’d better get moving right away,” Nicky decided, taking <strong>the</strong><br />
torn blanket with him.<br />
<strong>The</strong> young shepherd followed <strong>the</strong> brook downstream. Here <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>re, <strong>the</strong> slopes were so steep that his feet slipped. Sometimes<br />
he had to go around thick, thorny bushes. At nighttime he had<br />
no choice but to stop.<br />
It’s so cold. But at least this blanket is dry now, Nicky thought,<br />
trying to cover his feet with <strong>the</strong> torn blanket.<br />
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