Pinocchio 9 | Stories for Kids | Fairy Tales | Bedtime Stories

Summary

In this chapter of 'The Adventures of Pinocchio,' Pinocchio faces the consequences of his earlier misdeeds, but after a lesson from the Blue Fairy, he promises to obey his father. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he is trapped by a farmer who mistakes him for a thief. Despite being chained up and forced to guard chickens, Pinocchio cleverly foils a group of weasels trying to steal from the farm. In the end, his bravery earns him freedom and a reward from the farmer, marking a turning point in his journey of growth and redemption.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pinocchio is worried about his actions and feels ashamed after lying to the Blue Fairy.
• 😀 The Blue Fairy reveals that Pinocchio's nose grows whenever he lies, signaling his dishonesty.
• 😀 Pinocchio apologizes for stealing money and promises to be a good boy and obey his father.
• 😀 The Blue Fairy helps Pinocchio by using magic to shrink his nose and free him from jail.
• 😀 The Blue Fairy gives Pinocchio clear instructions to follow the road home to reach Gepetto's house.
• 😀 Pinocchio encounters hunger and temptation, deciding to ask for grapes from a nearby vineyard.
• 😀 The farmer mistakes Pinocchio for a thief and locks him up, intending to use him as a guard dog.
• 😀 Pinocchio, now a 'guard dog,' learns about the farmer’s former guard dog and the weasels' scheme.
• 😀 Pinocchio outsmarts the weasels by locking them inside the chicken coop, preventing them from stealing chickens.
• 😀 The farmer praises Pinocchio for catching the thieves, rewarding him with freedom and breakfast.

Q & A

Why does the Blue Fairy laugh at Pinocchio?

The Blue Fairy laughs at Pinocchio because she sees that he is lying. She points out that it's easy to tell when he lies because his nose grows longer with each lie.

What is Pinocchio's reaction to being caught in a lie?

Pinocchio feels ashamed and turns bright red. He apologizes to the Blue Fairy, admitting that he took money from the marionette master and went to the theatre without his father's knowledge.

How does the Blue Fairy help Pinocchio after he promises to be good?

The Blue Fairy waves her wand, causing a woodpecker to appear. The woodpecker helps to shrink Pinocchio's nose back to normal size. She also frees him from the jail bars and gives him directions to go home.

What does the Blue Fairy warn Pinocchio about before she leaves?

The Blue Fairy warns Pinocchio to stay on the road she pointed out, as it will lead him to Gepetto's home by nightfall. She also reminds him to keep his promise to be a good boy and obey his father.

Why does Pinocchio end up in a trap in the field?

Pinocchio, feeling hungry, decides to ask a nearby farmer for some grapes. However, as he crosses the field, he falls into a trap set by the farmer, who mistakenly believes he was going to steal grapes.

How does the farmer punish Pinocchio?

The farmer locks a chain around Pinocchio's neck and forces him to act as a guard dog for his chicken coop, threatening to decide his punishment the next day.

What happens when Pinocchio hears voices outside the doghouse?

Pinocchio hears voices from four weasels who are discussing their plan to steal chickens. They mistakenly think Pinocchio is the dog Oscar, who had passed away earlier that day.

What offer do the weasels make to Pinocchio?

The weasels offer Pinocchio a deal: if he pretends to sleep and does not bark, they will leave one chicken for him, just like they did with the former dog Oscar.

How does Pinocchio thwart the weasels' plan?

Pinocchio locks the weasels inside the chicken coop, preventing them from stealing any chickens. He then calls the farmer, who comes to find the weasels trapped inside.

What is the farmer's reaction to Pinocchio catching the thieves?

The farmer praises Pinocchio for catching the weasels and saving his chickens. He decides to set Pinocchio free and promises to make him breakfast as a reward.