The Charger and the Ass

A fable retold from Harrison Weir

This fable comes from Favourite Fables in Prose and Verse, a collection by Harrison Weir, a Victorian writer and illustrator. It is a version of an ancient tale, told in many lands, about pride and fortune. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story reminds us that being kind matters more than being grand, and that fortune can change for anyone.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 316 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Favourite Fables in Prose and Verse, Harrison Weir · 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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