Childe Rowland

An English fairy tale retold from Joseph Jacobs

This tale comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs in 1890. It is a rescue story that begins with an old ballad verse and continues with a brave youngest brother who must remember two rules to save his sister from the King of Elfland. The story rewards courage, memory, and keeping your word—even when you are tired and hungry. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 539 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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