BR 2-09: The Peach Boy

I read The Peach Boy, because I am interested in fairy story. It is an ancient Japanese legend, known as 'Momotaro' (which means 'peach boy'). In Japan, peaches are a symbol of good luck for couples who are trying to have a baby. When I knew this thing, I was convinced.

I think you know about this story. But I will introduce you it just to make sure. This story is about an old woman, an old man, an enormous peach, a brave little boy, a dog, a monkey and a pheasant. Once upon a time, an old man and woman lived by a river. When the old woman went to the river to wash their clothes, she saw something floating on the water. It was very, very big!! They cut it, and the peach split in two. Inside, there was a little boy! He was called "Peach boy" by people. He grew up and he went to Ogre island to save people. He met a dog, a monkey and a pheasant on his way. They help him fight the ogres because he gave them a dumpling. They arrived the ogre island. They fought the ogres and they won!

I thought the peach boy is so cool! My favorite line is when Peach Boy said to ogre's king, "Promise you'll never attack anyone again." (Frith, 2009, p. 46). I want to marry with a man like peach boy! ha ha And I want to be strong like him!! ha ha

(Reference)
Frith, Alex. (2009). The Peach Boy. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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