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The Princess on the Glass Hill

A fairy tale from The Blue Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang

This story is from The Blue Fairy Book, a collection of traditional tales gathered by Andrew Lang and first published in 1889. It is a Norwegian fairy tale recorded by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and belongs to a family of folk tales about unlikely heroes who prove their worth. The youngest son, mocked and dismissed, turns out to be the bravest and wins the prize. This reader reflects the language of its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Children love stories where patience, courage and cleverness win the day—and where the underestimated hero surprises everyone.

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

Length

short · about 327 words in 6 sections · 4 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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