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The Water-Lily

From The Blue Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang collected this tale in The Blue Fairy Book, one of his famous colour fairy books published in the late nineteenth century. The story combines elements found in many European folk tales: enchantment, faithful love, animal helpers and magical transformation. Like many fairy tales, it teaches that courage and persistence can overcome even the darkest magic, and that promises made must be kept. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

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

Length

long · about 852 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Blue Fairy Book, Andrew Lang

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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