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The Minotaur

Russell Punter

Age: 5+

RRP  NZ$19.99

Series: Young Reading Series 2

The Minotaur

By: Russell Punter

Illustrated by Linda Cavallini

Series : Young Reading Series 2, Young Reading Series 1

Age 5+

RRP  NZ$19.99

The classic Greek myth retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will he return from the Labyrinth alive? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to fun and simple websites with games and activities.
Extent:
48 pages
Dimensions:
201.1 x 142.9mm
Hardback ISBN:
9780746096963
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
3.3
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Lower years (LY)
Book Band:
Purple
CEFR:
B1
Lexile:
550L
Key Stage:
KS1, KS2
Publication Date:
July 2009
Work Reference:
02046
Russell Punter
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.

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Young Reading Series 2 titles are for children who are reading more confidently. Most titles contain a single story divided into chapters, with varied sentence lengths and more challenging vocabulary.

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