The Master Cat; Or, Puss in Boots

A fairy tale retold from The Blue Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Blue Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang in 1889, drawing on the French tale by Charles Perrault published in 1697. It is a classic fairy tale of cleverness and loyalty. A poor young man receives nothing but a cat as his inheritance, yet the cat's cunning and devotion transform his master's fortune. The story rewards quick thinking, courage, and the idea that worth is not always measured by wealth. It has delighted children for over three hundred years and remains one of the world's best-loved fairy tales.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 534 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Blue Fairy Book, Andrew Lang · 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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