The classic English folktale retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. When Dick Whittington hears that the streets of London are paved with gold, he can't wait to seek his fortune. But things don't quite work out how he expects. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Author Biography
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels
