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The Shadow
The Shadow

The Shadow

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Content Disclaimer

This adaptation delves into themes of identity, morality, and the nature of good versus evil. The story’s exploration of power, control, and self-awareness may evoke deep emotional and psychological responses. Readers are encouraged to consider their comfort with these darker themes before engaging with the content.

Reading Levels

Total Words 4966
Unique Words 1063
Reading Ease

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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

The Shadow

About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author best known for his fairy tales, which have enchanted readers for generations. His works, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen, blend fantasy with deep moral and philosophical themes. Andersen’s stories continue to be celebrated for their rich narratives and timeless messages about human nature.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the mysterious and thought-provoking world of The Shadow with our leveled reading adaptation. This tale from Andersen's Fairy Tales follows the story of a learned man who becomes separated from his shadow, only to discover that it has taken on a life of its own. As the shadow grows in power and influence, the narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the duality of human nature. This adaptation brings to life Hans Christian Andersen’s dark and fantastical tale, inviting readers to reflect on the consequences of losing touch with one’s true self.

The Power of Passage Markers

Synchronized Materials

Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

A Multimedia Reading Experience

Combine Print & Digital

The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.