The Sorcerer's Apprentice

This story is about:
A man found himself in need of a helper for his workshop. One day, the man met a boy who was suitable for him as the boy claim to be illiterate. Actually, the boy could read and write very well enough but pretended to be a fool because he felt something fishy. When the boy realised that he was working for a magician or sorcerer, he pretended to be quite stupid but stayed alert and learnt all that he could from the sorcerer. He was most curious about the thick heavy books in the alcove and was tempted to take a peep between their covers. At last there came a day when he decided to see what was in them no matter what are the risks. That night, he waited for the sorcerer to be asleep before he came out to study the book and soon he was discovered by the sorcerer. As the boy had learnt many magic, he finally out-witted the sorcerer and became the owner of the magic workshop. From then on, he used all the power and ingredients only for good of man and beast.

Character Study
Boy-He is very intelligent, brave and helpful. He soon out-witted and defeated the sorcerer. He is also very kind as he does not want to harm others.

Sorcerer- He is wicked, dangerous and cruel.

Phrase

The phrase is ' to kill two birds with one stone'. The boy learnt the magic and at the same time, he defeated the sorcerer.