The Three Soldiers

A fairy tale retold from Europa's Fairy Book, by Joseph Jacobs

Joseph Jacobs collected this fairy tale and published it in Europa's Fairy Book in 1916. It is a European folktale about cleverness, kindness, and justice. The sergeant learns that cheating does not pay, and he uses his wits to win back what was stolen from him. This story rewards readers who notice how each magical gift plays a part in the sergeant's clever plan.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 601 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Europa's Fairy Book, Joseph Jacobs · 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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