How The Beggars Came to Town

Prince Lilimond was a kind-hearted twelve-year-old boy who was deeply troubled by the suffering of poor people in his kingdom. When he told his father, the King, about the many beggars who were struggling to survive, the King did not believe that his people were suffering. But when the King offered Lilimond any birthday wish, the young Prince saw a chance to help the needy. What did Prince Lilimond ask for as his birthday wish? How did he plan to help the poor when he became King for a day? Why did so many beggars come to town when they heard about the Prince’s plan? Read this story to find out!