The Tinder Box

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Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, retold for beginner readers. A soldier acquires a magic tinderbox which allows him to summon three powerful dogs, who will do whatever he tells them. But when he is discovered using magic to spend time with a beautiful princess, the soldier is sentenced to death. Can the three dogs to save his life? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels -- all developed in conjunction with reading experts.