Pirate Adventures
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Pirate Adventures
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Russell Punter
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Illustrated by Christyan Fox
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| Series | Young Reading Series 1 |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 136 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780746087060
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Publication Date |
27 July 2007 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Young children can find out who will be Pirate of the Year, the cabin boy's secret and how Captain Spike escapes from the dungeons of Rotter's Isle. Vividly illustrated by Christyan Fox. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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'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
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