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Moomintroll hires a little ghost to help him convince Snork Maiden that he is brave. He stages a stunt with the ghost, hoping the illusion will prove his courage to her. When the ruse collapses, Moomintroll finds himself the one who needs saving.

is a programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of a short, self‑contained narrative, offering a compact but complete tale in each instalment. In this particular episode, the young Moomintroll seeks to convince the Snork Maiden that he possesses courage. To achieve this, he enlists the assistance of a diminutive ghost, hoping the spectre’s involvement will make his bravado appear genuine in the eyes of the Snork Maiden. However, the plan does not unfold as Moomintroll expects. The little ghost’s involvement triggers unforeseen complications, and the ruse collapses. Instead of projecting bravery, Moomintroll finds himself in a vulnerable position, the very opposite of the confidence he tried to display. Consequently, the tables turn and Moomintroll becomes the one who requires rescue. The episode closes with the ghost stepping in to aid him, underscoring how his initial attempt to appear daring ultimately leads to a situation where he must be saved by the very helper he summoned.