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True Stories of Heroes

Paul Dowswell

Age: 8+

RRP  A$14.99

Series: Young Reading Series 4

True Stories of Heroes

By: Paul Dowswell

Series : Young Reading Series 4

Age 8+

RRP  A$14.99

Anyone can be a hero – from a housewife turned spy, to a six-year-old schoolgirl defying racism. Read the inspiring stories of people whose incredible bravery helped them stand up for what they thought was right. This collection of true stories is part of the popular Usborne Young Reading series, ideal for newly independent readers.
Details
Extent:
128 pages
Dimensions:
205 x 151.2mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781474968706
Book Band:
Grey
Lexile:
1030L
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
January 2020
Work Reference:
05488
Contents

CHAPTER 1. COSMONAUT NUMBER ONE

CHAPTER 2. BATTLEFIELD BEIRUT

CHAPTER 3. HELICOPTER HEROES

CHAPTER 4. OWENS 4, MASTER RACE 0

CHAPTER 5. ODETTE'S ORDEAL

CHAPTER 6. "I'M NOT LEAVING..."

CHAPTER 7. ANIMAL HEROES
JAN'S BEST FRIEND
GOOSE SAVES GUARDSMAN'S BACON
THE SNOW DOG

CHAPTER 8. "SHE JUST MARCHED ALONG LIKE A LITTLE SOLDIER..."

CHAPTER 9. TWELVE SECONDS FROM DEATH

CHAPTER 10. "WHICH ONE OF YOU IS MALALA?"

CHAPTER 11. DEATH OR GLORY FOR 'THE LAST GLADIATOR'

Series

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