三年级英语阅读：The Tiger Kings Skin Cloak_小升初阅读

三年级英语阅读：The Tiger Kings Skin Cloak

The old shepherd wiped his eyes and sighed. Young man, even if I tell you, Im afraid you wont be able to help me. Yesterday my only daughter was carried off by the Tiger King. I dont know whether shes alive or dead now.... The old man again broke into heart-rending sobs.

Grandpa, dont lose heart, Ku-nan consoled him. m sure your daughter isnt dead. Im looking for that Tiger King. Ill go there and rescue her.

The old shepherd cheered up. He invited Ku-nan into his tent to have some tea. After his tea, Ku-nan thanked the old man and left.

Before dark Ku-nan arrived at the place where the Tiger King lived. From afar he could see a stone cave up on the mountain. At the entrance were more than ten tigers on guard. As Ku-nan neared the cave, he fished the sheep-bone out of his pocket and threw it to the tigers. He then entered and found the shepherds daughter. She told him that the tiger King had been out since early morning, and that he had not yet returned, but

probably would soon. She thought of hiding Ku-nan, but he refused, suggesting that he first rescue her and take her home. She agreed, and the two of them rode the dappled pony out of the cave. The tigers outside were still fighting over the bone. Ku-nan flourished his whip, and the pony dashed down the mountain like a whirlwind.

Suddenly a gust of wild wind blew from the north. Riding on a yellow cloud, an ogre with the head of a tiger and the body of a man, all covered with golden hair, came chasing down. Ku-nan turned round and let fly an arrow, which pierced the ogres left eye. The Tiger King roared furiously. He reached out a huge paw and yanked Ku-nan off his charge. Then with a single blow he drove him waist-deep into the ground. Ku-nan ins