Bruno was a gentle boy who loved being outside. His favorite spot was the garden behind his house, where butterflies fluttered like flying flowers.
Every day after school, Bruno would sit with his loyal dog, Bongo, and watch the butterflies dance in the sunshine.
“They're like living rainbows,” Bruno whispered as a bright blue one landed on his hand. But one afternoon, their peaceful garden changed forever.
The Mysterious Man in the Woods
While exploring the edge of the woods, Bruno and Bongo heard a strange sound, snap! It was the sound of a butterfly net.
They peeked through the bushes and saw a tall man in a long coat. He had cages filled with butterflies and was catching more!
“These rare butterflies will make me rich!” the man cackled. Bruno’s heart sank. “We have to stop him, Bongo.”
Bongo barked softly, ready for a mission.
Operation: Butterfly Rescue
That night, Bruno came up with a plan. He drew a map of the woods, marked the collector’s campsite, and packed supplies: crackers, a flashlight, and his lucky marble.
“Let’s set them free,” he whispered.
Early the next morning, Bruno and Bongo tiptoed into the forest. They followed the trail of dropped feathers and broken leaves until they reached the cages. The butterflies fluttered sadly inside.
Bruno unlatched the first cage, whoosh! A cloud of colour filled the air.
But just as he opened the second, the greedy collector returned!
A Clever Escape and a Colourful Ending
“You again?” the man shouted. “Those butterflies are mine!”
Bruno held Bongo’s leash tightly. “They belong to nature!” The man lunged, but Bongo barked and ran in circles around him, tying his legs with the leash. The man tripped and fell into a puddle.
Bruno opened the final cage, and butterflies swirled around them, sparkling in the morning light.
Police soon arrived, thanks to a tip from Bruno’s mom, and took the collector away.
Back home, Bruno and Bongo returned to their garden. It was once again full of flying colors, as if the butterflies had come back to say thank you. Bruno smiled. “Whenever you’re in trouble,” he whispered to the butterflies, “we’ll always be here.”
The End !