Johnnie and Grizzle

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

Joseph Jacobs collected this tale in Europa's Fairy Book in the early 1900s. Like many old fairy tales, it shows children in danger and finding their way to safety by their own wits. The witch meets a traditional fairy-tale ending. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story rewards quick thinking, loyalty, and courage in hard times.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 584 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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