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The Power of the Scalawag

In "The Power of the Scalawag," a Forestry Commissioner hastily abandons his axe after cutting down a magnificent giant tree upon encountering an honest man. Upon his return, he finds a poignant message on the stump, lamenting how quickly a scalawag can destroy nature's centuries of toil and wishing for a similar fate for the wrongdoer. This timeless moral story serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of greed and carelessness, making it an engaging quick read for kids.

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The Power of the Scalawag - Aesop's Fable illustration about honesty, consequences of actions, humility
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that those who destroy the hard work and achievements of others, often out of greed or dishonesty, will ultimately face their own downfall."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
Theme
honesty
consequences of actions
humility
Characters
Forestry Commissioner
honest man
scalawag
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