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Graciosa and Percinet

A fairy tale from The Red Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

This fairy tale comes from The Red Fairy Book, a collection edited by Andrew Lang and first published in 1890. The story was originally written by the French author Madame d'Aulnoy in the seventeenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale is worth reading because it shows how love, courage and patience can overcome cruelty and selfishness, and how true friendship proves itself through hard times.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 586 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Red Fairy Book, Andrew Lang

First published

1890

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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