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Earl Mar's Daughter

From English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs

This tale comes from Joseph Jacobs's English Fairy Tales, a collection first published in 1890 that gathered traditional stories from English oral and printed sources. Jacobs was a folklorist who sought to preserve the fairy tales of England as the Brothers Grimm had done for Germany. 'Earl Mar's Daughter' is a transformation tale that weaves together themes of enchantment, secret marriage, loyalty and rescue. The spaewife of Ostree and the queen's magic reflect the folk tradition of wise women and spellcraft in Celtic and English storytelling. The tale rewards attention to how characters respond when their choices are taken away, and what they are willing to risk for those they love. This text reflects its era.

Band

Blue · Independent readers, confidentTypical starting range: ages 12–14

Length

long · about 1007 words in 5 sections · 2 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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