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Jack Hannaford

From English Fairy Tales, by Joseph Jacobs

Joseph Jacobs published English Fairy Tales in 1890, gathering traditional folktales from across England. "Jack Hannaford" is a trickster tale that asks whether cleverness excuses dishonesty, and whether one kind of foolishness is worse than another. The story reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. It is worth a child's time because it invites moral reasoning without handing the reader a tidy answer—and because it is very funny.

Band

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

Length

medium · about 778 words in 6 sections · 3 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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