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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Grateful for <strong>the</strong> friendly owl’s advice, Nicky sat on a rock <strong>and</strong><br />
started playing his whistle.<br />
“This piece is called ‘<strong>The</strong> Hungry <strong>Shepherd</strong> <strong>Boy</strong>’s Song,’” he said<br />
to <strong>the</strong> bird, grinning.<br />
A sweet tune drifted up <strong>the</strong> hill, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> goats pricked up <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
ears. Soon, with <strong>the</strong> biggest male goat in front, <strong>the</strong> whole herd<br />
started coming down <strong>the</strong> mountain, following <strong>the</strong> sound of <strong>the</strong><br />
willow whistle.<br />
<strong>The</strong> boy jumped up. “How nice to see you all!” he cried, running<br />
to meet <strong>the</strong> goats. “I’m so glad you survived <strong>the</strong> storm!”<br />
Nicky picked up <strong>the</strong> smallest kid in his arms <strong>and</strong> stroked it<br />
tenderly. He did not have far to travel now. As soon as he crossed<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r mound, he could see his home village.<br />
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