The Reluctant Dragon Story | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

Summary

In the charming tale of 'The Reluctant Dragon,' a shepherd encounters a friendly, fire-breathing dragon named Chaa. Despite the villagers’ fear and protests, Johnny, the shepherd's son, befriends the dragon and convinces others of its kind nature. As the villagers plan to defeat the dragon, Johnny and the town's dragon fighter, Mr. Samuel, create a plan to act out a pretend fight to calm the townspeople. In the end, the villagers and Chaa celebrate together, making peace with the dragon, who becomes a beloved part of the community, sharing tea and stories with all.

Takeaways

• 😀 The story is set in the village of Shepton, where a shepherd lives with his wife and son.
• 😀 The shepherd unknowingly encounters a dragon while taking his sheep out to graze near a cave.
• 😀 The shepherd panics upon discovering the dragon, and his reaction causes a commotion.
• 😀 Johnny, the shepherd's son, is curious about the dragon and wants to meet him despite warnings from his mother.
• 😀 Johnny sneaks out at night and meets the dragon, who turns out to be friendly and not dangerous.
• 😀 The dragon, named Chaa by Johnny, is described as lonely and kind-hearted, enjoying tea and telling stories.
• 😀 Johnny tries to convince the villagers that the dragon is not a threat, but they remain scared and skeptical.
• 😀 The villagers organize a protest against the dragon, but Johnny tries to defend his new friend.
• 😀 Johnny's mother is concerned for his safety and insists he stop meeting the dragon.
• 😀 A professional dragon fighter, Mr. Samuel, is called to confront the dragon, but Johnny convinces him to work with the dragon to resolve the situation.
• 😀 The dragon and Mr. Samuel stage a fake fight to ease the villagers' fears, leading to a celebratory feast where the dragon is accepted as a friend.

Q & A

What does the shepherd encounter while napping in the cave?

The shepherd encounters a dragon, which he initially mistakes for a geyser due to the hot air but soon realizes it's breathing fire.

How does Johnny feel about the dragon after hearing his father's story?

Johnny is more curious than scared and wants to meet the dragon, believing it may not be as dangerous as everyone thinks.

Why does Johnny's mother not want him to meet the dragon?

Johnny's mother believes dragons are dangerous creatures, and she is concerned that Johnny could get hurt by trying to befriend one.

What does Johnny do to meet the dragon despite his mother's warnings?

Johnny sneaks out of his house at night with a lantern and goes to the cave to find the dragon, where he eventually meets it.

What name does Johnny give to the dragon?

Johnny names the dragon 'Chaa' after spending time with him and enjoying the dragon's stories and tea.

How does the dragon feel about humans visiting its cave?

The dragon, Chaa, is friendly and enjoys the company of visitors. He mentions that he gets lonely in his cave and appreciates meeting Johnny.

How does the village react when they find out about the dragon?

The villagers are terrified and organize a protest, calling for the dragon to be defeated, believing him to be a dangerous creature.

What does Johnny do to try to stop the villagers from harming the dragon?

Johnny tries to convince the villagers that the dragon is friendly by speaking up and explaining that the dragon just wants to share tea and stories.

How does Mr. Samuel, the dragon fighter, react when Johnny tells him about the dragon?

Mr. Samuel is initially skeptical but listens to Johnny. Together, they plan to pretend to fight the dragon to show the villagers that it is not dangerous.

What is the outcome of the planned 'dragon fight'?

The planned fight is staged, with Mr. Samuel pretending to defeat the dragon. The villagers cheer, believing the dragon is defeated, and then celebrate with a feast and cake.