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An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales<\/a><\/em> by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, is a charming exploration into the tradition and magic of Nordic culture. Classic characters of Finnish folklore; the cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear, star in these lively stories of mischief and fun, for readers of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the chapter below, the sly Fox and sticky beaked Raven go head to head in a battle of wits for some of Mrs Metsola’s delicious cheese. The extract is a prime example of Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin’s colourful characterful portrayals of the creatures and landscapes of Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raven, Fox and the Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Metsola had spent all morning making a big cheese. She carried it outside on a board, which she slid between the wooden slats at the corner of the house, and left the cheese there to dry in the sun, where she could come and check on it while going about her other tasks on the farm. A raven flying past noticed this and advised her slyly, \u201cGood Mistress, place a scythe on top of the cheese or a crow could come and steal it. I wouldn\u2019t trust one not to whip it away when your back is turned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Metsola knew all too well crows\u2019 reputation as thieves, and so this struck her as good advice. Off she went to get a scythe from the barn. As soon as she left, the cunning raven snatched the cheese and flew quickly into the woods to rest upon a branch of a tall spruce and enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever watchful and on the hunt for an easy meal, Fox saw the raven\u2019s flight and sped to the spruce where the bird was sitting with his cheese. The fox realised right away that the raven was watching him, so he stopped, pretending to be stunned, and gaped up admiringly at the bird. As if talking to himself, he murmured, \u201cMy, what a gorgeous bird that raven is. As splendid as a rainbow, as dazzling as a peacock!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At this the raven swelled with pleasure and pride. Then the fox changed tone and lamented sorrowfully, \u201cWhat a shame that he has no singing voice, though. His awful cawing is even uglier than a bear\u2019s bawling!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The raven was shocked. Fox continued craftily, \u201cIf I knew he did have a singing voice, I\u2019d let him lead the forest choir, but what can one do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the raven was outraged. \u201cHow dare you!\u201d he burst out. \u201cI\u2019ll have you know that I have a lovely voice!\u201d Of course, the moment he opened his beak, the cheese fell and dropped down from the high branch into the wide-open mouth of the fox at the foot of the tree. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cMany thanks for breakfast,\u201d said Fox between mouthfuls of creamy cheese. \u201cIt\u2019s delicious!\u201d 
Ashamed and embarrassed, the raven sat on his branch regretting his foolishness as well as his lost meal, and Fox trotted off in a very good mood indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue the story in An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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