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What Happened in the Snow Queen's Palace

From Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen'

This reader is from 'The Snow Queen,' a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in the nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is the final chapter of a longer tale: Gerda has journeyed across the world to rescue her friend Kay, who was taken by the magical Snow Queen and whose heart was frozen by a shard of enchanted mirror. This is a story about loyal friendship, the power of love to break a curse, and the courage it takes to save someone you care about.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 338 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Stories from Hans 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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