Aesop

The Charger and the Miller

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 7–10Grade 3
The Charger and the Miller

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Who you'll meet

Horse: Once a proud war-horse, now older and working at a mill, lamenting his change in fortune., Miller: Operator of the mill; practical and somewhat blunt in his response to the Horse’s complaints.

A few story details

Where the story goes

The Mill: A place where grain is ground into flour; now the Horse’s workplace., The Battlefield: Where the Horse once fought bravely and was pampered.

Guiding ideas

Themes

change, acceptance, the ups and downs of life

Moral

Takeaway

Life brings both good and bad times; it's important to accept changes rather than dwell on the past.

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