The Story of the Fisherman

From The Arabian Nights, retold from Andrew Lang's collection

This story comes from The Arabian Nights, a famous collection of tales from the Middle East and Asia. Andrew Lang published this version in the nineteenth century. The Arabian Nights has entertained readers for hundreds of years with stories of adventure, magic, and cleverness. This tale shows that quick thinking can be more powerful than great strength. The fisherman uses his wits to save his life when he meets a dangerous magical being.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 542 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Andrew Lang · 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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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