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The club landed three miles away! By the time they had finished, the

“Beat that,” said the dragon to Stan. moon had risen.

Stan’s heart sank – even he and all “Ready to throw?” asked the dragon.

his children couldn’t lift such a huge
“No, I’m waiting for the moon to move.”
club. He walked with the dragon to

fetch the club and, once there, Stan “Why?” asked the dragon.

stopped and stood thinking.

“The moon is in my way. If I throw the

“Why have you stopped?” asked the club now, it might land on it or hit it.”

dragon. “It’s your turn to throw.”

The dragon felt uneasy. He didn’t
“I was thinking it’s a pity that this club want to lose his mother’s favourite

will cause you so much trouble.” club. “I tell you what, I’ll throw the

club instead of you, but don’t let
“Why?” asked the dragon.
my mother know,” he said.

“Because I am so incredibly strong!
Stan protested, but the dragon offered
When I throw it, you will lose and your
Stan seven extra sacks of gold to
mother will be angry with you. I say
leave the club alone. So the dragon
we enjoy one last feast first,” said
threw it and they walked home.
Stan, so they sat and dined together.

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