Give and Recieve

The king was looking for strong volunteers to help with a difficult errand in a faraway land. "When I return, the king's reward will feed us for the rest of our days." Soon winter arrived, with icy winds and high snowdrifts. "Father must be cold," Lily worried aloud as she a...

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Published in:Highlights for children 2024-04, Vol.79 (4), p.24-27
Main Author: Matson, Sara
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Childrens short stories
Fathers
Fear
Grandparents
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Summary:The king was looking for strong volunteers to help with a difficult errand in a faraway land. "When I return, the king's reward will feed us for the rest of our days." Soon winter arrived, with icy winds and high snowdrifts. "Father must be cold," Lily worried aloud as she and Grandmother knitted by the fire. "Have you any news of the king's men?" "Only that many will not return," he replied.
ISSN:0018-165X