Lazy Jack

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This story comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs and published in 1890. Jacobs gathered traditional tales told in England for generations. "Lazy Jack" is a cumulative tale: Jack makes one silly mistake after another, each funnier than the last, until his silliness brings him wonderful luck. The story rewards readers who notice patterns and teaches that even mistakes can lead to surprising outcomes.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 585 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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