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The Canterville Ghost

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Canterville Ghost
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susanna Davidson
Illustrated by Alan Marks
SeriesYoung Reading Series 2
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 136
ISBN/Barcode 9780746080573
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 27 August 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

6 years + A thrillingly spooky tale based upon the story by Oscar Wilde for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The Canterville Ghost has been scaring away new residents in his castle for 500 years, but when the Otis family move in it becomes clear they are just as determined to make him leave. But who will succeed? Atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Author Biography

Susanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.

Reviews

"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming." - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare