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D-Day by Henry Brook
Category: Educational | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 3
The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces - specially written for readers of 9 and up. Includes photographs, maps and full-colour illustrations, as well as internet links to recommended websites for further information throu ...Show more
Dracula (Usborne Young Reading Series 4) by Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Category: Childrens Classic Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 4
Jonathan Harker narrowly escapes with his life from the Transylvanian castle of evil vampire Count Dracula. But his nightmare is far from over. Back in England, Jonathan and his friends soon find themselves battling against the vilest vampire in the world. A lively retelling of the classic horror novel ...Show more
Elves and the Shoemaker by GRIMM, WILHELM K DAYNES
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Young Reading
Hamlet (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Louie Stowell
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
In this title, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is retold. When Prince Hamlet learns that his uncle murdered his father, he sets on a path of bloody revenge. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton Univ ...Show more
Hansel and Gretel by THE BROTHERS GRIMM
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne young reading
Jane Eyre (Usborne Young Reading Series 4) by Charlotte Bronte
Category: Childrens Classic Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 4
Orphan Jane Eyre is raised by her wealthy but unkind Aunt Reed who then sends her away to school, where she suffers great hardship and loss. Eventually, she leaves to become a governess, and falls in love with her employer, Mr Rochester, who falls for her too, but he has a terrible secret which threaten ...Show more
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Usborne Young Reading Series 3) by Sarah Courtauld
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 3
A rip-roaring adventure story, this is the story of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel, retold for younger readers. Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano, where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth. One of over 250 titles in the Usbo ...Show more
Little Women (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Lesley Sims
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is a re-telling of the beloved story by Louisa May Alcott for children learning to read. Follow the fortunes of the March family as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following your dreams. Usborne's "Young Reading" series was developed in conj ...Show more
Macbeth (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Conrad Mason
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It presents Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft retold for a younger audience. It is developed ...Show more
Oliver Twist (Usborne Young Reading Series 3 Book & CD) by Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 3
This is a retelling of the classic Charles Dickens' story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effe ...Show more
Pinocchio (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Carlo Collodi
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
"Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys," warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+ years.
Pirate Adventures (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Russell Punter
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
"Young Reading Series One" is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Three popular titles in "Usborne Young Reading Series One" is re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. "The Young Reading" series is developed in consu ...Show more