Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German academics and authors who collected and published folklore during the 19th century. In this folktale, a fox helps a horse prove his worth to his master after he has been asked to leave the stable. This short story is for grade 8 students. As you read, take notes on the interaction between the fox and the horse. “The Fox and the Horse” by The Brothers Grimm (1812) is in the public domain.
