The Tinderbox

Amanda Weldon· Host0:01

Hello. Welcome to Stories Podcast. I'm your host, Amanda Weldon. Today's story is called The Tinderbox, an original story written for you by Hans Christian Andersen. We have Stories Podcast merch available at storiespodcast.com/shop. We're also on Cameo for all of your personalized video message needs, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast. If you send us a drawing of your favorite scene or character, we'll share it on our feed. Now, here's a word from our sponsors. As routines shift with travel, camps, and summer activities, it can be challenging to stay consistent. IXL makes it simple to keep learning going with flexible practice that fits your family's schedule. IXL is an award-winning online learning platform that fits seamlessly into homeschooling. It offers interactive practice across math, language arts, science, and social studies from pre-K through twelfth grade. IXL personalizes learning for each child, keeps them engaged, and gives parents clear insight into progress. IXL's interactive practice and clear explanations make it easy to reinforce learning during end of year milestones, summer review, or back to school prep. Everything is organized by grade and subject, so you can quickly find what each child needs without juggling multiple resources. Over fifteen million students use IXL. More than seventy-five research studies show it delivers real results, and it's been proven to improve achievement in all fifty states, giving homeschool families added