Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 13/14: TreeTops Myths and Legends: Class Pack (36 books, 6 of each title)
Authors: Mal Peet , Elspeth Graham , David Calcutt , Susan Gates , Andy Blackford , Sally Prue , and Mick Gowar
56 pages
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198x129mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-846960-5
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Pack
Publication Date: 21 January 2010
Suitable for: Children in KS2 (aged 7-11)
A fantastic collection of Magical Myths and Legendary Heroes to inspire all your junior readers!
These exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or enthusiasms. These are the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever.
Features Myths, legends and folk tales adapted especially for junior readers by top children's authors Texts are carefully levelled to ensure that they are accessible to the average reader in the 7-11 age group Full of thrilling themes, incredible characters and stunning artwork, these books have masses of boy and girl appeal A letter from the author provides a relevant and meaningful insight into the writer's craft The collections give clear reference to the genre of the story and how it typifies or extends it Established top children's authors such as Narinder Dhami (of Bend it Like Beckham fame), Mal
Peet (Carnegie Medal winner), Elizabeth Laird (short-listed for the Carnegie Medal) Geraldine McCaughrean, Susan Price, Tony Bradman, Julia Golding, and Pratima Mitchell. Fresh new talent such as Candy Gourlay from the Philippines Illustrators include Hannah Firkin, Emma Shaw Smith and Yannick Roberts and come from all around the world: for example Meg Hunt from the USA, Carlos Lara from Mexico, Andrés Martinez Ricci from Argentina, and Hong Kong Chinese Meilo So Stories from all over the world, including: Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, the Vikings, Russia, the Arctic, Vietnam, Korea, Arabia, regions in Africa, Iraq. Encourages diversity, multi-cultural experience and awareness of heritage and prompts meaningful
comparison of stories Pronunciation guide in books to help children with unfamiliar words or names Discussion points in each book to fully exploit the speaking and listening opportunities Effective for Group/Guided Reading and Independent reading Comprehensive Teaching Notes for each book
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