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The Twelve Brothers

From The Red Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang (1890)

This reader is drawn from The Red Fairy Book, a collection of folk tales gathered by Andrew Lang and first published in 1890. "The Twelve Brothers" is a German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. It teaches the power of love, sacrifice, and keeping a promise even when it is very hard. The story has magic, danger, and a sister who will do anything to save her family. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 591 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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