Ancient Greek Classics

 Once there were two boys who lived with their father.  The boys, named Shane and Ryan, were inseparable.  They also loved finding danger and trouble.  Their father, however, was a cautious man.  He knew that there were some dangerous parts around their cabin.  So, in order to keep his boys safe, the father would often give the boys warnings.   "Stay away from the far bank of the river.  There is a giant snake there who loves to lure in children and other animals before eating them," said the father. The next day, Shane and Ryan went to the river bank across the way to see the snake for themselves.  Sure enough, they found a monstrous snake.  Surprisingly though, it was very friendly.  The boys were cautious, and dropped to their stomach right as the monster snake lunged towards them.  Unable to react to its miss, the snake flew into the water and began to sink, for it did not know how to swim.  The father scolded the...

 I enjoyed reading about Lodge Boy and Thrown Away.  I think the names used throughout the story were neat! For instance, the boy who was thrown in the spring was simply called Thrown-In-Spring. That made it pretty easy to remember who was who haha! And it was also fun to read those hyphenated names.  But man, are these two boys ornery. I have to say, though, this father isn't helping though! All he does is tell them things to stay away from.  You think he would have learned his lesson already! The boys only end up getting in trouble because he tells them where not  to go haha! You'd think the dad would have learned the error in his ways after the second or third time.  Regardless, these boys are impressive at staying alive.  I'm just not sure if it's luck or skill...but every time they go against their father's advice and end up in a pickle, they manage to make the best of it.  I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to bring back their mo...

 The story of The Jealous Uncle was shocking to me! I don't think I have ever heard another one like it.  I wonder why they let the uncle hang around if his intentions are malicious.  What are his motivations? I wouldn't let someone hurt my child, even if it was my brother or brother-in-law! So I am confused why the parents are so complacent.  At least the uncle's wife has a heart.  I like the character of the boy.  He seems so confident in his survival, even while his parents show despair.  I love his resolve! He knows about his uncle as well as his brothers but he still believes in himself.  If the uncle wants this boy dead so badly, I am surprised he doesn't just do it himself.  I mean, he is trying to kill him but in weird ways.  For instance, death from falling down a cliff or getting stuck in a clam.  It's pretty fortunate for the boy that he was able to drift safely to a new land.  I do feel bad for his parents though....