How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This story comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs in 1890. Jacobs gathered traditional tales told across England for generations. This tale shows how cleverness and teamwork can win the day. Jack's kindness in letting each animal join him is rewarded when they help him trick the robbers. The repeated phrase 'the more the merrier' and the rhythm 'jiggelty-jolt' make this a tale children have loved to hear—and now to read—for over a century.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 569 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs · 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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