Madku's Revenge: A Story of Frogs and Serpents

Madku's Revenge: A Story of Frogs and Serpents

Once upon a time, deep in a dark, quiet well, lived Madku, the king of frogs. He was not just any frog—he was wise, brave, and loved by many. The well was his kingdom, and many frogs lived there with him. His family and friends were all part of his little frog kingdom.

But not everything was peaceful. Some of Madku’s relatives were jealous of him. They wanted to be the king instead. They whispered among themselves and planned to take over the throne.

One sunny morning, Madku noticed something strange. His relatives were acting sneaky and secretive. He thought, “Hmm… I think they are planning something bad. They might want to take my throne!”

Madku wanted to stop them, but he didn’t want to fight. So he gave them gifts—shiny pebbles, fresh water, and tasty insects. His relatives took the gifts and smiled, but inside, Madku knew they were still angry and jealous.

Deep down, Madku felt upset. He wanted to teach them a lesson. He wanted to show them that being greedy and unfair was wrong. But he was smart. He knew he could not do it alone.

Madku had seen a big black serpent near the well. The serpent was dangerous because it ate frogs. But Madku thought, “Maybe I can make a clever plan with the serpent’s help.”

One evening, Madku hopped carefully to the serpent. He bowed politely and said,
“Hello, Serpent. I want to be your friend.”

The serpent hissed and replied, “Friend? You are a frog. I eat frogs! How can we be friends?”

Madku smiled. “I know, but I have an idea. If you help me, it will be good for both of us.”

The serpent was curious. “What is your idea?” he asked.

Madku explained everything. “My relatives want to take my throne. They are bad frogs. I want to teach them a lesson. If you help me, you can eat all the greedy frogs. And don’t worry, there is a safe hole above the water where you can rest after eating.”

The serpent thought for a moment. “Hmm… okay. I will try,” he said finally.

Madku led the serpent to the well. He pointed at each of the greedy frogs. “There! Eat them!” he whispered.

The serpent opened his big mouth and gobbled up all the frogs who had wanted to betray Madku. One by one, the rebels were gone. Madku watched quietly and felt a little sad, but he also felt safe. The well was peaceful again.

But after a few days, the serpent became hungry again. He looked around and said,
“Madku, there is nothing left to eat. Only you and your family are here now.”

Madku realized he had made a mistake. He had to think fast. He took a deep breath and said bravely,
“Don’t worry. I have another plan. I will go to other wells and ponds. I will ask the frogs there to come to this well. Then you can eat as much as you want, and I will keep my family safe.”

The serpent agreed and waited quietly in the hole above the water.

Madku and his wife hopped out of the well. They went to many ponds and wells nearby. “Hello, friends!” Madku called to the frogs. “Come visit our big well. It is safe, and there is plenty of water. You will love it!”

The frogs were curious and happy. They followed Madku and his wife to the well. Soon, the well was full of frogs again. The serpent was very happy and ate his fill. Then he rested in the hole, just as Madku had promised.

Madku and his family watched quietly from a safe corner. Once the serpent was full and asleep, they hopped away safely.

Madku had learned an important lesson that day. He thought, “Revenge is not always the best way. I should have found a peaceful solution. I must also keep my promises, even to those who are not friends.”

From that day on, Madku ruled the well with wisdom and kindness. He helped the frogs, shared water and food, and solved problems with clever ideas instead of fighting. His kingdom became happy and safe again.

And every frog in the well, big or small, knew one thing: Madku was a clever, kind, and brave king who always thought before acting.

Even Madku’s jealous relatives, who survived in the far corners of the well, learned that being greedy and unkind never brings happiness.

And so, Madku, the frog king, lived happily, surrounded by his family, friends, and a well full of laughter. The well became a place where all frogs felt safe, cared for, and wise—just like their king, Madku.

THE END

Easy Questions (Comprehension)

  1. Who was Madku?
    Answer: Madku was the king of frogs who lived in a deep, dark well.

  2. Where did Madku live?
    Answer: Madku lived in a well with his family and friends.

  3. Why were some of Madku’s relatives unhappy?
    Answer: They were jealous of Madku and wanted to be the king instead.

  4. Who did Madku ask for help to deal with his enemies?
    Answer: He asked a big black serpent for help.

  5. What did Madku promise the serpent?
    Answer: He promised the serpent a safe hole above the water to rest after eating the frogs.

Medium Questions (Understanding the Story)

  1. Why did Madku give gifts to his jealous relatives?
    Answer: He wanted to stop them from causing trouble without fighting.

  2. How did Madku trick the serpent?
    Answer: He promised to bring other frogs to the well so the serpent could eat without harming his family.

  3. What mistake did Madku make at first?
    Answer: He didn’t think about what the serpent would do after eating all the rebels.

  4. How did Madku convince other frogs to come to the well?
    Answer: He told them the well was safe and had plenty of water.

  5. How did the story end?
    Answer: Madku ruled wisely and kindly, and the well became a safe and happy place for all frogs.

Thought-Provoking Questions (Lessons & Morals)

  1. What lesson did Madku learn about revenge?
    Answer: He learned that revenge is not always the best solution and that thinking carefully is better.

  2. Why is it important to keep promises, even to those who are not friends?
    Answer: Keeping promises builds trust and prevents problems from getting worse.

  3. What could Madku have done differently to deal with his jealous relatives?
    Answer: He could have tried to talk to them, find peaceful solutions, or set clear rules instead of using the serpent.

  4. How do you think the jealous frogs felt after the serpent came?
    Answer: They were scared and probably regretted being greedy and mean.

  5. If you were Madku, what would you do to make your kingdom happy?
    Answer: Answers may vary. Some ideas: share food, be kind, listen to everyone, solve problems peacefully.

Fun Activity Question

  1. Draw your favorite part of the story. Which part did you like most: Madku giving gifts, talking to the serpent, or bringing new frogs to the well? Why?
    Answer: Open-ended; encourages creativity and discussion.



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