– These great beginning reading books combine a fun-to-read story with easy-to-read text
– Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence
– Collect them all!.

An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. When the littlest ghost is deemed not scary enough by the Ghost Inspectors, he loses his job at the fairground. Can Jake help him be more scary and win his job back? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

These two new gift editions in the “Usborne Young Reading Series” are titles to treasure, published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Each title is a classic: The tragedy of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is delicately re-examined; and Lewis Carroll’s imaginative fantasy “Alice in Wonderland” is given a larger-than-life retelling. “Usborne’s Young Reading Series” was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by stunning original illustrations.

One of Shakespeare’s greatest tales retold for English language learners. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power.

Shakespeare’s classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father’s death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play