What is the king’s drum made of? He who answerss that question correctly wins the princess’s hand in marrige. Ans so, a poor young man named Beto sets off for the castle to test his luck. However, he faces a long, tough road ahead of him. And just when he manages to overcome the obstacles before him, he finds three strangers who wish to lend him their hands. Will Beto be able to answer the question correectly? And where did the three strangers come from? Everyone has a chance to be happy. That is what this touching story teaches us all.
- ISBN: 9784880128900
- Published: 2003 , Shinseken
- Themes: Contests, Folktales and Fairytales, Overcoming obstacles
- Descriptors: Argentina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 13