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Joseph Jacobs

(1854 - 1916)

The Blinded Giant

A giant keeps Jack prisoner for seven years... until finally he makes his escape!

2 min read · Rating: G · Read story

The Three Sillies

A crazy story about three silly people, and a man's quest to find three sillier!

7 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Henny Penny

When Henny Penny is hit on the head, she thinks the sky is falling down!

3 min read · Rating: G · Read story

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

A piper is forced to take revenge when some villagers break a promise.

6 min read · Rating: G · Read story

The Three Robbers

Three robbers overcome ten traders - until the traders start talking to each other.

3 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Cap O’ Rushes

The English version of the fairy tale Cinderella.

7 min read · Rating: G · Read story

The Old Witch

Two sisters seek their fortune - but only one of them is helpful to others.

6 min read · Rating: G · Read story

My Own Self

It is hard to go to bed, but with the help of a fairy anything can happen!

5 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Black Bull of Norroway

The story of an old wife who falls in love with a kind black bull.

8 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Yallery Brown

Tom is cursed by a creature when he asks for help with his chores.

11 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Three Feathers

The story of a bird husband, his wife, and three magical feathers.

6 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Tom Hickathrift

Tom Hickathrift famously battles an evil giant!

11 min read · Rating: G · Read story