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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

(Paperback)

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

(Paperback)

This guide is part of a series designed to help students studying English in years 11 and 12 to better understand the prescribed texts, and to develop individual responses which will result in improved essays in answer to a range of typical senior examination questions.

(Hardback)

The ninth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

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Jess has always wanted her own pony, but for now she's content spending every day at Sandy Lane Stables. When her dream's about to come true, Jess must make a terrible choice... which will she choose - her own pony or Sandy Lane Stables An exciting story of friendship from the Usborne Young Reading Programme, perfect for newly independent readers.

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Sandy Lane Stables' owners are abroad and Tom and the regular riders are in charge. All is going well until a mysterious couple arrives, supposedly sent to help. Only Rosie is suspicious. It seems she had every right to be...

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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Alex is shocked to realise he's now the owner of Puzzle, a filthy, thin and abused pony. He thought he'd solve all his problems by buying a pony at a local auction. Puzzle is in such a state, she may have to be put down... This story of loyalty and friendship from the Usborne Young Reading Programme is ideal for newly independent readers.

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A fantastic brand new addition to the Beginners series, which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers.

Ages 4+

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Happiness is a day in the park for a pack of joyful canines. Their doggy day becomes even more wonderful when they discover a mother lode of bones! But when the bones magically arrange themselves as a T. rex, the dogs find themselves running once again, this time away from the giant skeleton.

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Selby, our courageous canine, must survive the terror of the Tomb of the Dancing Dead and then escape the clutches of the deadliest spider on earth. And your heart melts as Selby falls in love with 'Dear Deirdre'. This book is suitable for ages 7-12.

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The seventh title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

(Hardback)

Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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It's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work.

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In October 1347, a terrible plague reached Europe from Asia. Seven years later, around half of the continent was dead. This is the gripping story of the `Black Death' and how it changed the world, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With accompanying illustrations, a timeline and links to carefully selected websites.

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The twelfth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

(Hardback)

the brand new Usborne First Reading Series, has been written especially for children who are learning to read.

With delightful illustrations, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.

Ages 4+

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Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.