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The Ugly Duckling
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The Ugly Duckling

Fiona Patchett

Age: 4+

Series: First Reading Level 4

The Ugly Duckling

By: Fiona Patchett

Illustrated by Valentina Fontana

Series : First Reading Level 4

Age 4+

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When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.
Details
Extent:
48 pages
Dimensions:
196 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781801310192
Lexile:
490L
Publication Date:
January 2021
Work Reference:
05121
Author
Fiona Patchett
Fiona Patchett grew up in Yorkshire and studied history at university. She has lived in Italy and San Francsico, but now lives in London. She has written many children's books, on subjects as diverse as stargazing, history and baking. She loves cooking and spends hours testing recipes for fairy cakes.

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Series
Usborne First Reading books help children learn to read. They are designed to be the first books a beginner will read for pleasure. First Reading Level 4 books have a wide range vocabulary and up to 40 words per page.

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