The Tinder-Box

A fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote this fairy tale in Denmark in 1835. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story follows a soldier who meets a witch, finds magic dogs, loses his fortune, and wins it back with cleverness and courage. Andersen's tales are loved around the world because they mix wonder, humour and the truth that luck can change in an instant.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 565 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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