Aesop

The Eagle and the Arrow

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 7–11Grade 4
The Eagle and the Arrow

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Who you'll meet

Eagle: A noble bird of prey perched high on a rocky ledge, searching for food., Huntsman: A skilled hunter, hidden and waiting to catch his target in the mountains.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Lofty rock: A high rocky ledge where the eagle sits, overlooking the landscape., Mountain cleft: A narrow crack in the mountain where the huntsman is concealed.

Guiding ideas

Themes

irony of fate, tragedy, unexpected consequences

Moral

Takeaway

Sometimes, the things we value can become the tools of our own downfall.

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