Nix Nought Nothing

A fairy tale retold from English Fairy Tales, by Joseph Jacobs

Joseph Jacobs collected this English fairy tale in the 1890s. It is a story of promises, impossible tasks and true love. The tale includes magical helpers, a dangerous giant and a young hero who must escape with the help of a brave friend. Jacobs gathered folk tales from across Britain so that children could enjoy the stories that had been told for generations. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 597 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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