The Brave Tin Soldier

A fairy tale retold from Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote this fairy tale in Denmark in 1838. It is one of his most famous stories, loved for its brave hero and its sad, beautiful ending. Andersen wrote many fairy tales that are still read all over the world today. This story reminds us that love and courage can last even through the hardest journeys.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 563 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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