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The Snow Queen

From Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Snow Queen" in the nineteenth century. It is one of his longest and most beloved fairy tales. The story celebrates faithful love, courage, and the power of a warm heart to overcome coldness and cruelty. Gerda's journey to rescue Kay takes her from a magical garden to a robber's castle and finally to the frozen palace at the top of the world. This reader focuses on the heart of the tale: Gerda's devotion and Kay's rescue. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 581 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen

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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