Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale and mysterious strangers. But whom should they trust And will they survive the night Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

– 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.

The classic tale of White Fang, half-wolf, half-dog, by Jack London retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. The story of White Fang’s epic journey from cub to sled dog to fighting dog. Living in harsh surroundings with brutal owners, every day is a battle for survival. 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.

During one of his several adventurous voyages in the 1600s, an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives for nearly thirty years on a deserted island.

A chilling story for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When the worst nightmares of the villagers of Nether Bogey seem to be coming true, Harry suspects that something is amiss. Could Mystery Mansion and the shadowy characters who live there have something to do with it? Atmospherically illustrated by Sue Hellard. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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

Darrell, excited to introduce her sister Felicity to Malory Towers, becomes the head girl of the Upper Fourth. However, her joy is overshadowed by Felicity’s friendship with June, whom Darrell dislikes. As head girl, she faces challenges and struggles to control her temper, making her new role less thrilling than anticipated.

Darrell and her friends are excited this term, as it is the fifth form pantomime, which is written, acted and produced entirely by the girls themselves. But things don’t go as smoothly as everyone wants them to with Moira giving out her orders, to the girls rehearsing on stage. Then there is someone who is sending out anonymous letters, which makes everyone uncomfortable. But Mam’zelle Dupont lightens the load a little with a trick she plays on the Fifth formers