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Name: The boy who cried wolf
Author: Eric Blair

The boy who cried wolf is a classic Spanish-language fable that follows a young shepherd who repeatedly alerts villagers to a wolf that never appears. Through this simple story, children learn the value of truthfulness, the danger of false alarms, and the consequences of breaking the trust of others. The tale features vivid animal characters—wolves, sheep, and a boy—creating an engaging, imaginative narrative that reinforces moral lessons about honesty and responsibility in a format accessible to young readers.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Eric Blair

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