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Reading Champion: The Magic Pudding Pot

Independent reading Purple 8
By Jackie Walter
Series: Reading Champion
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A fun new version of the traditional tale, The Magic Porridge Pot. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic,... Read More
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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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A fun new version of the traditional tale, The Magic Porridge Pot.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445190877

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Audience: Primary and secondary education, EFL / TEFL / TESOL

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 68g

Pages: 24

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Jackie Walter Non-Fiction Series: Reading Champion

About the Author

Jackie Walter has written and edited many books for children. She never gets tired of listening to and telling a good story. Jackie lives in Cornwall with her husband and young daughters.

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