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The Magical Journey of Thumbelina

Jun 3, 2025

Summary of Thumbelina

Introduction

  • A woman was sad because she had no children.
  • A neighbor gave her a magical seed to plant.

Thumbelina's Birth

  • The woman planted the seed and a plant with a tulip-like flower grew.
  • A tiny girl, no bigger than a thumb, emerged from the flower.
  • The woman named her Thumbelina.

Life with the Woman

  • Thumbelina lived happily with the woman.
  • Slept in a walnut shell and sailed on a saucer of water.

The Toad's Abduction

  • One night, a mother toad entered the house and kidnapped Thumbelina to marry her son.
  • Thumbelina cried, but her cries went unheard.

Escape on the River

  • Little fish helped Thumbelina escape by breaking the lily pad stem.
  • She floated down the river, enjoying summer berries, birds, and butterflies.

Winter and the Field Mouse

  • As summer ended, Thumbelina sought shelter from the cold.
  • A field mouse offered her a home for the winter.
  • Thumbelina helped the field mouse with housework and they became friends.

Mr. Mole's Proposal

  • Field mouse's wealthy neighbor, Mr. Mole, visited often, wanting to marry Thumbelina.
  • Thumbelina did not like Mr. Mole but felt pressured by the field mouse's support for the marriage.

Helping the Swallow

  • Thumbelina found an injured swallow in the mole's passageway and promised to help him.
  • She brought food to the swallow all winter.

Spring and Decision

  • The swallow offered Thumbelina a chance to escape, but she initially refused because of her loyalty to the field mouse.
  • As spring progressed, Thumbelina felt trapped by Mr. Mole's intentions.

New Adventure

  • The swallow returned, urging Thumbelina to join him south.
  • She agreed and they flew to a beautiful place filled with flowers.

Thumbelina's New Home

  • In the new land, she met a tiny king with a golden crown.
  • All flowers had tiny people inside.
  • The king welcomed her, crowned her, and made her his queen.

Conclusion

  • Thumbelina and the king lived happily ever after in the land of flowers and fairies.