The Elves and the Shoemaker

Name: 

                                                            Bahaa  Abu Ras   

Class:  8 "B"

The Elves And The Shoemaker:

Once upon a time, there was a poor shoemaker who lived in a small village. The shoemaker was very poor and his shop was about to close because he couldn't keep up with the demand.

One night, the shoemaker decided to make a pair of shoes using the remaining leather he had. He hoped to sell them the next day and earn some money to cover his basic needs. However, he got tired and left the shoes on his desk before going to bed.

The next morning, when the shoemaker woke up, he discovered that the shoes he had left out had magically

turned into beautiful and amazing shoes. He was amazed! Just then, his wife entered the shop and saw the new shoes. She was surprised and happy because she didn't know how to make such beautiful shoes.

It turned out that small elves would visit their shop every night and help them make the shoes. This went on for several nights, with the elves working secretly and leaving the finished shoes by morning.

With the help of the elves, the shoemaker and his wife were able to sell the shoes at high prices and improve their living conditions. When the shoemaker became wealthy, he decided to show his gratitude to the elves for their kindness. He made the most exquisite pair of shoes

and placed them in the shop. When the elves came that night and saw the amazing shoes, they realized that the shoemaker had become skilled enough, and they no longer needed to help him.

Title of the story:

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Main characters:

The Shoemaker

The Shoemaker's Wife

The Elves

Minor characters:

Customers

Villagers

 Sitting:

Time: once upon a time

Place: in a small village, in the shoemaker's shop.

Sequence of events:

1- Introduction: The story introduces a poor shoemaker who is struggling financially and might have to close his shop.

2- The Shoemaker's Effort: The shoemaker decides to make a pair of shoes using the last bit of leather he has. He leaves the unfinished shoes on his desk and goes to sleep.

3- Magical Transformation: The next morning, he finds that the shoes have turned into beautiful ones, even though he didn't finish them.

4- The Wife's Surprise: His wife is amazed by the shoes and wonders how they were made.

5- The Elves' Help: It's revealed that elves secretly visit the shop at night and make the shoes. They continue doing this for several nights.

6- Improved Finances: The shoemaker and his wife sell the shoes at high prices and become more prosperous.

7- Gratitude and Farewell: As a way of thanking the elves, the shoemaker makes a special pair of shoes and puts them in the shop.

8- The Elves' Departure: The elves see the shoemaker's gift and realize he doesn't need their help anymore. They leave silently, knowing their job is done.

  Plot :

The Elves and the Shoemaker" is about a shoemaker who is struggling financially. One night, he makes a pair of shoes, and the next day, they magically turn into beautiful shoes. He discovers that little elves are helping him by making the shoes at night. With their help, his business becomes successful, and he becomes rich. To thank the elves, the shoemaker makes a special pair of shoes for them. This shows that he doesn't need their help anymore. The story teaches us about working hard, being determined, showing gratitude, and how acts of kindness can bring rewards.