Stories About Running Away



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Explore this collection of tales centered on running away and the adventures, lessons, and friendships that ensue. From forest animals to runaway princesses, each story follows a unique journey driven by curiosity, necessity, or a desire for freedom.

Adventurous Animals
In Uncle Wiggily And The Snow Fort, Uncle Wiggily Longears and a group of young rabbits and squirrels evade the bad Pipsisewah and a fox by taking refuge in a snow fort. They defend themselves with snowballs until the villains flee. Uncle Wiggily And The Big Dog recounts Uncle Wiggily’s journey with an elephant who has run away from the circus due to a lack of peanuts; they encounter a large dog and escape danger when the elephant drains the lake to save Uncle Wiggily. The Three Runaways tells the story of Mr. Dog, Mr. Tom Cat, and Mr. Rooster, who escape feeling unappreciated, share stories in the woods, and ultimately return home. In Dino’s Beautiful Feathers, a brightly-feathered dinosaur who feels outcast among his peers finds acceptance with friendly dinosaurs in a meadow, learning to embrace his unique appearance.

Brave Young Explorers
How They Ran Away follows Tommy and Billy, two boys who run away to the woods, hoping to become hunters but facing unexpected challenges. After a series of mishaps, including a bear trap and an accidental fall, they are found by a search party and learn that being prepared is vital. In Little Miss Muffet, Miss Muffet escapes her sheltered life to the countryside, where she learns from a farmer’s wife and returns home with a renewed sense of freedom and independence.

Runaway Royalty
The tale Allerleirauh narrates the escape of a princess from her father, the king, who wishes to marry her after her mother’s death. Disguised with the help of a fairy, she eventually reveals herself during a royal ball and reconciles with her father. In The Runaway Princess of Winter Sleep Town, Princess Theolette leaves her town’s winter sleep to explore the world outside, embarking on numerous adventures before being captured by robbers. She returns just in time for spring, confirming her experiences and finding love.

Mythical Creatures and Magical Escapes
Brother and Sister tells the story of two siblings fleeing from a cruel stepmother who casts a spell, transforming Brother into a deer. Together, they find refuge in the forest until the stepmother’s curse is broken, allowing Brother to regain human form. In The Lost Fairy, a fairy transforms herself to be with a mortal but is discovered and turned into a rabbit by the Fairy Queen. Her love and perseverance eventually break the spell, allowing her to live happily with her mortal family.

Each story brings a unique narrative of courage, exploration, and discovery through journeys of running away.