The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up in an Old Abbey for Three Weeks

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up in an Old Abbey for Three Weeks

by Anonymous

EN·~10 minutes

Chapters

Description

A tiny three‑year‑old named Henry finds himself alone in the woods, calling for his mother as the wind whips his hair and a mischievous village boy teases him. He runs farther than any child should, stumbling over roots and trees until the dark silhouette of an ivy‑clad abbey appears on the horizon, offering the only shelter he can imagine.

Inside the crumbling stone walls, Henry discovers a modest cell where he sleeps, his faithful dog Fidelle staying close by. Day after day the pair share simple comforts—a piece of bread, a scrap of boiled meat—while a curious owl, chatty sparrows, and a bright robin become his unexpected companions. The rhythm of nature, the gentle flow of a nearby stream, and the warm presence of his canine friend turn the forlorn refuge into a modest haven, keeping his hope alive as he waits for the day his mother might return.

Details

Full title

The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up in an Old Abbey for Three Weeks A Story Founded on Fact

Language

en

Duration

~10 minutes (10K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Fritz Knack and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Anonymous

Some of literature’s most enduring voices come to us without a confirmed name. “Anonymous” stands for storytellers whose identities were never recorded, were deliberately concealed, or were lost over time.

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