A group of friends go on an adventure in the forest, searching for a rumored monster. They get lost and stumble upon a house where they meet a woman who claims to be a prisoner of the monster. However, they soon discover that the "monster" is actually a former law student named Zeca who has been living in the forest for three years. Zeca's appearance and smell have led people to believe he is a monster. The friends help Zeca clean up and return to his normal life, and he reunites with his family. The story ends with Zeca's father welcoming him back and suggesting he help with the family farm.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. A group of friends, including Rafa, went into a forest.
2. The forest used to cover the entire area, but now it's mostly a city.
3. The friends encountered a skunk in the forest.
4. They found a tree with unknown fruits and decided to eat them.
5. A kitten took their bananas.
6. They saw colorful birds in the forest.
7. The friends got lost in the forest.
8. They found a house in the forest with a table, stove, and bed.
9. A young lady was trapped in the house.
10. The friends met a man named Zeca, who claimed to be a prisoner of a monster.
11. Zeca was actually a former law student who had been living in the forest for three years.
12. Zeca's hair and beard had grown long, and he had a strong body odor.
13. The friends helped Zeca clean up and cut his hair and beard.
14. Zeca's father was a guard named Zezinho.
15. Zeca decided to return to the city and help his father on the farm.
16. The friends had an adventure in the forest and helped Zeca find a new path in life.
17. The story is part of a series of adventures called "Gibi."