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The Witch

A Russian fairy tale from The Yellow Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

This fairy tale comes from the Russian tradition and appears in Andrew Lang's The Yellow Fairy Book, first published in 1894. Andrew Lang was a Scottish scholar who collected fairy tales from around the world so that children everywhere could enjoy them. This story reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale teaches that kindness to others—even small creatures—can bring help when you need it most, and that courage and cleverness can defeat even the darkest dangers.

Band

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

Length

short · about 385 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Yellow 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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