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What Happened in the Snow Queen's Palace

From 'The Snow Queen' by Hans Christian Andersen

This reader is the final chapter of 'The Snow Queen,' one of Hans Christian Andersen's most celebrated fairy tales, first published in 1844. Andersen was a Danish author whose stories have been loved by children around the world for nearly two hundred years. In the full tale, Kay is taken by the Snow Queen after a shard of an evil mirror lodges in his eye and heart, making him cold and unable to love. His friend Gerda journeys across the world to find him. This chapter shows Gerda's arrival at the palace and the power of love and faithfulness to break an icy spell. The story reminds readers that warmth, loyalty, and courage can overcome even the coldest magic. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 560 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Stories from Hans Andersen, 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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