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Percy and the Pirates

Hardback

Main Details

Title Percy and the Pirates
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Russell Punter
Illustrated by Kate Sheppard
SeriesFirst Reading Level 4
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 202,Width 136
ISBN/Barcode 9780746077665
ClassificationsDewey:428.6
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 27 April 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An original story told with simple text for children just beginning to read. When dastardly pirates capture Percy Pike, he has to use all his cunning to escape. Will he find a way to save himself from walking the plank and scoop all Captain Crook's treasure as well? Humorously illustrated by Kate Sheppard. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available as an English Learner's Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

Author Biography

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels

Reviews

For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction. * Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop) *