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Perseus and the Gorgon

Lesley Sims

Age: 6+

RRP  £5.99

Series: Young Reading Series 2

Perseus and the Gorgon

By: Lesley Sims

Illustrated by Simona Bursi

Series : Young Reading Series 2

Age 6+

The traditional Greek myth specially retold for children growing in reading confidence. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Perfect for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
201.8 x 143mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781409522331
Book Band:
Lime
CEFR:
C1 - C2
Lexile:
580L
Key Stage:
KS1
Publication Date:
October 2011
Work Reference:
02446
Lesley Sims
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

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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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