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The Story of the Greek King and the Physician Douban

From The Arabian Nights Entertainments, collected by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Arabian Nights Entertainments, a collection of tales from the Middle East and Asia compiled by Andrew Lang in the nineteenth century. The collection was first published in English in the 1890s. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale teaches that jealousy can poison a heart and that a wise leader listens to actions, not whispers. Children learn the value of loyalty, gratitude, and seeing the truth even when others try to hide it.

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Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 572 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, 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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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