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The Bell

From Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote this fairy tale in the nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story asks what happens when we search for something beautiful and mysterious. Andersen shows that the journey matters as much as what we find, and that people from different backgrounds can reach the same beautiful place if they keep seeking with their whole hearts.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 526 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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