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How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This story comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs in the late nineteenth century. It is a cumulative tale—each new character repeats the pattern, building rhythm and anticipation. The robbers are frightened away by noise; no violence is shown. This tale rewards a child's patience, teaches the value of friendship, and delights in the clever trick that wins the day. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

short · about 363 words in 5 sections · 4 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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