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The Firebird

Mairi Mackinnon

Age: 6+

RRP  NZ$19.99

Series: Young Reading Series 2

The Firebird

By: Mairi Mackinnon

Illustrated by Alida Massari

Series : Young Reading Series 2

Age 6+

RRP  NZ$19.99

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Details
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
201.3 x 138.7mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781409506690
Book Band:
Lime
CEFR:
B2
Lexile:
730L
Key Stage:
KS1, KS2
Publication Date:
February 2010
Work Reference:
02265
Author
Mairi Mackinnon
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of thousands of books and many strange musical instruments, from electric cellos to didgeridoos.

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Series
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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