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Perseus and the Gorgon
Lesley Sims
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Description for Perseus and the Gorgon
Hardback. 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. Illustrator(s): Bursi, Simona. Series: Young Reading Series Two. Num Pages: 64 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 4KHF; 5AG; YFJ. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 145 x 202 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
The traditional Greek myth specially retold for children growing in reading confidence. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone… Perfect for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.
The traditional Greek myth specially retold for children growing in reading confidence. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone… Perfect for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Product Details
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Series
Young Reading Series Two
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781409522331
SKU
V9781409522331
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Ref
99-99
About Lesley Sims
Lesley Sims (Author) Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio. ... Read more
Reviews for Perseus and the Gorgon
"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 ... Read more