Tina and the Giant

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Tina always wondered what was in the dark forest that lay behind her house. Everyone had warned her not to go there. "There lives a big, bad giant out there," warned her aunt. One day, when her parents were visiting a friend in the neighbouring town, Tina decided to explore the big, bad forest herself. She strolled in. lightly whistling as she walked on the dry grass. She was deep inside the forest when she saw a giant, who was ten times her size. He stood right in front of her. "Mmmmm, here comes my dinner," he said and laughed in an evil manner. ""Oh no! Look, another giant!" Tina shrieked and pointed behind him. Just as the giant turned around, Tina ran. She ran all the way to her house and locked the door. The giant couldn't run as fast as her because he was too big and heavy. Tina's presence of mind had saved her. d away. ctured his own to g. g so light, doctor for ack. came After that day, Tina swore never to go into the dark forest again. Moral : Quick thinking can help you in any situation.