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The Gunpowder Plot

by Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustration: Daniele Dickman

8,10€

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 On November 4th 1606, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.
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The Great Fire Of London

by Susanna Davidson; Illustration: Rick Fairlamb

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 Find out all about the Great Fire of London, in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt in its wake. A simple but comprehensive introduction to this key historical event. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is for children who can read fluently but are still building their confidence.
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Robin Hood

by Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustration: Alan Marks

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 Robin Hood, along with his band of Merry Men, robs from the rich to give to the poor. But when the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham threatens the throne of King Richard, can Robin save the kingdom and win the heart of the fair Maid Marian?
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Stories Of Thor

by Alex Frith; Illustration: Kuricheva e Natasha Kuricheva

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can't resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and has to fight a frost giant - without his magical hammer.
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Romeo And Juliet

by Anna Claybourne; Illustration: Jana Costa

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey, this work is designed to encourage independent reading. Accompanied by illustrations, it is a part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series", which re-examines the tragedy of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
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Hamlet

by Louie Stowell; Illustration: Christa Unzner

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Shakespeare's classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father's death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.
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A Midsummer Night'S Dream

by Lesley Sims; Illustration: Serena Riglietti

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Ages 9+.
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Macbeth

by Conrad Mason; Illustration: Christa Unzner

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Retells Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft for a younger audience.
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A Christmas Carol

by Lesley Sims; Illustration: Alan Marks

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. Specially rewritten as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.
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Twelfth Night

by Rosie Dickins; Illustration: Christa Unzner

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Shakespeare's classic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated.
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The Tempest

by Rosie Dickins; Illustration: Christa Unzner

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island. Then a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore - and Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs. Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.
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Story Of Football

by Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustration: Paddy Mounter

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 A lively and engaging history of "the beautiful game". Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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Hercules The World'S Strongest Man

by Alex Frith; Illustration: Linda Cavallini

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 A retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
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Perseus And The Gorgon

by Lesley Sims; Illustration: Simona Bursi

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
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The Amazing Adventures Of Ulysses

by Vivian Webb; Illustration: Stephen Cartwright

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 Ulysses faces many challenges on his way home from the Trojan War, including a one-eyed giant, a witch and a many-headed whirlpool monster. Will he survive them all? The classic ancient Greek adventure story retold for children growing in reading confidence as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.
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Jason And The Golden Fleece

by Claudia Zeff; Illustration: Stephen Cartwright

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 The classic Greek myth re-told for children growing in reading confidence. When Jason is sent on a quest for the Golden Fleece, he doesn't expect it to involve clashing rocks, man-eating birds and a murderous king. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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The Story Of Rome

by Rosie Dickins; Illustration: Teri Gower

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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The Story Of The Olympics

by Minna Lacey; Illustration: Paddy Mounter

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Specially written as part of the Usborne Reading Programme for children growing in reading confidence and ability.
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Adventures Of Robin Hood

by Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustration: Alan Marks

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?
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Pinocchio

by Katie Daynes; Illustration: Mauro Evangelista

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 "Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys," warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+ years.
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The Tempest

by Rosie Dickins; Illustration: Christa Unzner

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island. Then a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore - and Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs. Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.
ENGLISH

The Story Of Football

by Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustration: Paddy Mounter

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 A lively and engaging history of "the beautiful game". Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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Treasure Island

by Angela Wilkes; Illustration: Peter Dennis

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson re-told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive.
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Alice Through The Looking-Glass

by Lesley Sims; Illustration: Mauro Evangelista

8,10€ + 10% CARD

 The quirky sequel to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. After returning from Wonderland, Alice's adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy world beyond.
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