The Real Thief
by:
William Steig (author)
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780440461593 (0440461596)
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Edition language: English
This is a story about Gawain the goose who is accused of stealing from the kingdom’s treasury. You would think the bear king would eat him as punishment, but he doesn’t. It is a rather simple tale, but truly charming. Lovely illustrations, and I like the decorating.
I'm curious at all of the reviews saying this is a good morality tale. Can it be a morality tale if nobody learns from their mistakes and everyone ends the book practically right where they started?Gawain avoided being wrongfully punished by escaping. Derek avoided being punished by putting back a...