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Name: Budulinek: the Story of Another Little Boy who Opened the Door
Author: Parker Fillmore

A young boy named Budulinek lives with his Granny in a cottage near a forest. Each day, Granny instructs him not to open the door for anyone while she is away. Despite her warnings, Budulinek is tempted by Lishka, a cunning fox, who repeatedly knocks and promises fun if he lets her in. Each time he opens the door, Lishka devours his meals, leaving him hungry and regretful. After several encounters, Budulinek finally opens the door again, and Lishka tricks him into riding on her tail. Instead of a fun ride, she captures him and takes him to her den, where he is tormented by her three young foxes. Meanwhile, Granny searches for Budulinek, heartbroken over his disappearance. An organ-grinder, moved by Granny's sorrow, promises to help find Budulinek. While playing his music in the forest, he discovers Budulinek trapped in Lishka's den. Using his cleverness, he captures Lishka and her children one by one, freeing Budulinek in the process. After punishing the foxes for their misdeeds, he returns Budulinek to Granny, who is overjoyed to have him back. From that day on, Budulinek never opens the door again, having learned the importance of listening to his Granny's advice.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1939 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy · 2,001 words

First lines

There was once a little boy named Budulinek. He lived with his old Granny in a cottage near a forest.

Granny went out to work every day. In the morning when she went away she always said:

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Work type: Short story
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1939 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Adventure, Moral Tale
Length: 2,001 words
Structure: 1 section, 86 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The story is aimed at a young audience, featuring a child protagonist and moral lessons suitable for children.
Fable — The narrative includes anthropomorphic animals and conveys a moral lesson about obedience and the consequences of disobedience.
Fantasy — The presence of talking animals and magical elements, such as the fox's ability to entice Budulinek, places the story in a fantasy context.
Adventure — Budulinek's journey and encounters with Lishka the fox create an adventurous plot as he faces challenges and learns from his mistakes.