The mystery of the stolen sword

Step into England's story ! Click on the flames to start.

One day, George returns to his castle to discover that his sword has been stolen. "Who has taken my sword? Where is my sword?"Use the clues to help St. George in his quest!Good luck!Click on George's horse to continue.

The mystery of the stolen sword

You get clues as you complete the challenges. Then, you can eliminate suspects, and finally, you find the thief.

There are six suspects.

Watch the video to learn more about this popular English legend.

A legend or a tale often starts with the same words. In French, the expression is "il était une fois...". What is it in English?Listen and put the words in the correct order.

the villagers

the army

the hermit

the Princess

the dragon

the King

the hero

Meet the cast! Click on the photos to match them with the corresponding characters.

a cave

a forest

a lake

a village

Important places in the legend (Put the words on the illustrations)

jewels

gold

food

sword

shield

Vocabulary spot

It protects the King:______________

the army

She is offered to the dragon:______________

He governs the village:______________

They offer their possessions to the dragon: _________

It attacks the village: ______________

In the legend, he lives in a cave:______________

the villagers

the princess

the king

VALIDER

the dragon

the hermit

What's the English word for "chevalier"? Follow the white lines to find the correct order of letters.

Solve the riddles! Move the names into the boxes.

The thief is not a girl.

Clue #1

Does the story match the order of events in the legend ?

Listen to the story, arrange the illustrations in order.

Put the sentences in the correct order to make a summary of the story. Check your answer and memorise the password to continue the mission.

The thief doesn'tdo magic.

Clue #2

VALIDER

6 10 12 13 4

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

Break the code to spell out the British words for some farm animals.

3 10 9 8 4 17

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

13 6 4 4 11

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

5 10 10 13 4

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

2 6 7 2 8 4 9

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

2 10 2 8

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

2 10 16

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

11 7 5

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

3 15 2 8

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

5 10 1 14

VALIDER

thirteen = sfourteen = tfifteen =usixteen = wseventeen = y

seven = ieight = knine = nten = oeleven = ptwelve = r

one = atwo = cthree = dfour = efive = gsix = h

Make it right!Read about the legend and spot the seven errors!Check your guesses and memorise the password.

The suspect with a red cape is innocent.

Clue #3

• George is not a knight.

• George is a very brave knight.

• George is a very bad knight.

Read and click on the true sentence according to the legend.

• The dragon is very friendly.

• The dragon is not very ferocious.

• The dragon is very ferocious.

• The army runs away from the dragon.

• The army kills the dragon.

• The army captures the dragon.

• George captures the dragon.

• George saves the Princess.

• George saves the dragon.

• George doesn't have a shield.

• George has a shield in his right hand.

• George has a shield in his left hand.

• George breaks his sword.

• George's horse fights the dragon.

• George kills the dragon with his sword.

You are right! George has a shield in his left hand.And he kills the dragon with his sword.

The lake where the dragon hides is only accessible through a maze. Help George find his way.

How good are you at pronouncing the ending of the third person singular in the simple present tense?To get out of the maze, click on the verbs ending with the /z/sound.Click on the correct verbs!Good luck!

The dragon terrorises the village. Turn right

George travels by horse across many lands. Go straight

In the legend the dragon eats farm animals. Turn left

Good choice! Continue to hep George.

The dragon often roars in fury. Turn right

George bravely confronts the dragon. Go straight

In the legend the dragon always causes chaos and destruction. Turn left

In the legend the dragon jumps out from the lake. Turn left

Very well done! George has three more options.

He often flies gracefully over the village. Turn right

He always approaches the village fiercely. Go straight

In the legend George charges bravely towards the dragon. Turn left

Brilliant, carry on ! The exit of the maze is near!

The King thanks George for his heroism. Turn right

George kills the dragon with his sword. Go straight

You've done a great job! George is out of the maze.

The suspect with one weapon is innocent.

Clue #4

How do the English celebrate Saint George's Day?Match the pairs, check your answers and memorise the password.

VALIDER

When is St. George's Day celebrated?A click on the photos will help you. Type the date in the white box.

submit

The legend of George and the dragon is very popular and St. George is the patron saint of many countries. Match the flags to the countries.

Thecthiefaisvtheejester.

VALIDER

Who is the thief?

The extra letters tell you where the sword is hidden.Memorise the place!

Read the message written on the scabbard.

Clue #5

Where is the sword?

Click on the correct place!

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Congratulations!You have solved the mystery of the stolen sword.Please, take the sword!

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