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USBORNE YOUNG READING – BLACK BEAUTY
Presents an abridged version of Black Beauty’s experiences with both good and bad masters in nineteenth-century England.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – EAST OF THE SUN,WEST OF THE MOON
This is a new title in “Young Reading Series Two”, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This title is based on a Scandinavian fairytale. Asta’s father gives her to a talking white bear in exchange for wealth and she is taken away to the bear’s castle. But is there more to this bear than meets the eye? 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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USBORNE YOUNG READING – HAMLET
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
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – HERCULES THE WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN
Hercules: The World’s Strongest Man A retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – LITTLE WOMEN
A re-telling of the beloved Louisa May-Alcott story for younger children. The inspirational story follows the fortunes of the March sisters as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Series 3 is for confident readers.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – MACBETH
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.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – MYSTERY MANSION
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.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – PINOCCHIO
Beautifully illustrated retelling of this delightful children’s classic told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Only good puppets become real boys but, try as he might, Pinocchio just can’t stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever? Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – PIRATE ADVENTURES
Three stories about pirates and their adventures include a pirate who falls for a trick while trying to break out of prison, a cabin boy with a secret, and a competition among pirates for a chest full of treasure.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Follow the ups and downs of the Bennet family in this witty classic, full of unforgettable characters. Has the lively heroine Miss Elizabeth Bennet met her match in aloof Mr. Darcy?
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – ROBINSON CRUSOE
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.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – ROMEO & JULIET
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.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING- THE STORY OF FLYING
The history of man-made flight for children growing in reading confidence. From Da Vinci to the Wright Brothers, find out how people dreamed of taking to the sky in complex “flying machines”, before inventions such as hot-air balloons, airships, helicopters and of course aeroplanes made it all possible. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING- JANE EYRE
When Jane Eyre becomes a governess at the rambling mansion of Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. But he hides a terrible secret that threatens to drive them apart… Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s timeless love story is ideal for newly independent readers.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Presents an abridged retelling of the escapades of four animal friends–Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger–who live along a river in the English countryside.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES
This is the classic fairytale about the princesses who like to have fun. When their father finds out they’ve been sneaking out to go dancing, he’s furious. ‘Dancing is banned!’, he declares. But will that stop them? It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE THREE MUSKETEERS
D’Artagnan and his companions battle the intrigues of Cardinal Richelieu and a plot against the honor of the Queen of France.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE STORY OF TOILETS, TELEPHONES & OTHER USEFUL INVENTIONS
Explores the stories behind some of the inventions that are used every day, including toilets, telephones, frozen food, and soccer nets.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE STORY OF THE OLYMPICS
Looks at the history and traditions of the Olympics from ancient Greece to the present day.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE STORY OF HEIDI
A Swiss orphan girl named Heidi is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE STORY OF CHOCOLATE
The fascinating history of chocolate, from its origins in the rainforests of Central America to shops and factories everywhere. Written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, designed for children just beginning to read.
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USBORNE YOUNG READING – THE STORY OF CARS
“Young Reading Series Two” is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Six popular titles in “Usborne Young Reading Series Two” are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. “The Young Reading” series 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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