The Flying Trunk

A fairy tale retold from Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish writer famous for his fairy tales. 'The Flying Trunk' was first published in 1839. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen's story reminds us that waste and carelessness bring consequences—and that sometimes the best stories are the ones we tell, not the adventures we live.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 576 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, H. C. Andersen · 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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