The Three Billy Goats Gruff in 33 words

The Three Billy Goats Gruff in just 33 words

Three brother goats sacrificing each other for their fix of grass.

A troll with the munchies, living rough under a bridge.

Threats.

Murder.

No remorse.

The message is clear: Kids, don’t do grass.

I thought I’d start working on my writing skills by having a go at the Trifecta Writing Challenge. This weekend’s challenge is to take a famous story, poem, book, or fable, and retell it in exactly 33 words.

14 comments on “The Three Billy Goats Gruff in just 33 words”

barbara on February 19, 2012 at 9:27 am said:

hahahahaha – and the moral of the story – short and sweet.

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Wub Boo Mummy on February 19, 2012 at 3:11 pm said:

Short and sweet is good. I might have to rewrite all my children’s favourite stories for a quick getaway at bedtime.

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The Mommy Patient on February 19, 2012 at 11:01 am said:

Haha! I love The Three Billy Goats Gruff, so I had to come check this out! Love it!

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Wub Boo Mummy on February 19, 2012 at 12:29 pm said:

It’s a favourite with my kids. I always feel really sorry for the troll ‘though. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

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kgwaite on February 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm said:

Neat. Loved this one.

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Wub Boo Mummy on February 19, 2012 at 3:11 pm said:

Thank you

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Tara R. on February 20, 2012 at 3:47 am said:

This was hilarious. Love the moral to the story.

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Wub Boo Mummy on February 20, 2012 at 6:20 am said:

Thanks Tara

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Trifecta on February 21, 2012 at 1:15 am said:

Thanks for linking up to Trifextra this weekend. It’s said that all good stories teach a lesson. I love how you nailed it in only 33 words. Nicely done. Hope to see you back on Monday for the weekday challenge.

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