Jorinda and Jorindel

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This story comes from the collection of fairy tales gathered by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in nineteenth-century Germany. The Grimms collected traditional tales told across villages and published them so they would not be lost. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. "Jorinda and Jorindel" is a tale of enchantment, courage, and the power of love to overcome dark magic. It shows a hero who refuses to give up, even when all seems lost, and reminds us that hope and persistence can break even the cruelest spell.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

medium · about 771 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Grimms' Fairy Tales, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · Project Gutenberg

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

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