When Jack gets his first job, everything is going perfectly – until he's given a silver coin. So begins a string of disasters – but how will they end? Find out in this fun adaptation of a traditional tale brought to us by Aberdonian storyteller Pauline Cordiner!

"Muddled Jack" was adapted from a traditional folk tale by Pauline Cordiner and Chip Colquhoun, and is performed by Erika Sanderson (erikasanderson.com).

Illustrated by Erica Terry-Rose.

For easy, fun, and engaging ways to link this story to the UK National Curriculum, make sure you also listen to our Epic Learning podcast. Further storytelling and learning resources – including videos and creative challenges for your children – can be found at epictales.co.uk

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