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Jackal or Tiger?

From The Olive Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Olive Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang and first published in 1907. Andrew Lang collected fairy tales and folk stories from around the world for children to read and enjoy. This tale is set in India and tells of a quarrel, a promise, and a prince who grows up far from home. It teaches that small lies can grow into great troubles, and that courage and kindness are worth more than gold. The story reflects the style and customs of its time; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 563 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Olive Fairy Book, Andrew Lang and H. J. Ford

First published

1907

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
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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