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A Tale Of Two Cities: Usborne Young Reading
This is the classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set during the French Revolution, the lives of Charles Darnay and his family are changed forever as the drama unfolds. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. It comes with internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.
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the wizard of oz : Usborne Young Reading
Each of these four exciting new titles in the "Young Reading" series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert, Allison Kelly from Roehampton University. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. These are sumptuous hardbacks with a ribbon marker and foiled covers.
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Stories Of Vampires
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It features three original stories of vampires across the ages. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University, it is beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.
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Animals At War
From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.
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Aesop's Fables : Usborn Young Reading
Traditional folk stories, myths, and fables from many parts of the world encourage learning about different cultures.
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Alice Through The Looking - Glass
This is a new title in the 'Usborne Reading Programme', which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. After returning from Wonderland, Alice's adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy world beyond. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
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The Genie In The Bottle
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A poor fisherman goes fishing, but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the bottle, he accidentally releases a big, bad genie.This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.