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From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author celebrated for his fairy tales and stories. This tale was first published in the nineteenth century. It reflects the class attitudes of its era, though Andersen himself came from a poor background and rose to international fame through his writing. The story teaches that pride in birth or wealth is foolish, and that talent and hard work matter more than name or family. Thorwaldsen was a real Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1824), whose name did end in 'sen' and who became one of Europe's most admired artists. This text is worth a child's time because it challenges prejudice and celebrates the power of perseverance.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 770 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

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

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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