The Angel

From Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author, first published this tale in the nineteenth century. It is one of his shorter, quieter stories, exploring themes of faith, compassion and the value of humble things. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story presents a Christian vision of heaven as a literary frame, not as devotion. It is worth a child's time because it asks them to see that what matters is not beauty or wealth, but the love and joy a thing brings into the world.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

medium · about 790 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, H. C. Andersen · 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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