Androcles and The Lion
Hardback
Main Details
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Androcles and The Lion
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Russell Punter
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Illustrated by Carl Gordon
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Illustrated by Mike Gordon
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Series | First Reading Level 4 |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:48 | Dimensions(mm): Height 202,Width 141 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780746096918
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Audience | Preschool (0-5) | Children's (6-12) | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
26 December 2008 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Aesop's fable of kindness and friendship retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. It's a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest - and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).
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
ReviewsThe book has clear colour illustrations, helping children understand the words when they are first learning to read. The words used are simple, and along with fun speech bubbles the book will inspire beginner readers. This is one of the books in the Usborne First Reading series. Other titles to look out for in local libraries include "The Inch Prince" and "Danny the Dragon", both by Russell Punter. * Whitehaven News *
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