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Captain Mac

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In Captain Mac by Russell Punter, young readers join Captain Mac, a bold sailor, on his thrilling seafaring adventures. The story features a blend of excitement and humour, making it perfect for children who love tales of exploration and the high seas. The narrative, complemented by vivid illustrations, offers a delightful and engaging experience for its audience.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking for a fun and engaging story for young readers that combines adventure with an easy-to-follow narrative. The book features vibrant illustrations and simple text, making it perfect for early readers and those who love tales of excitement and exploration.

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Captain Mac

Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read.

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Seven new titles in the successful Very First Reading series, designed for children who are learning to read. Age: 4+

Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series, it is specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read.

Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.

Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice. Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

Series: Very First Reading

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Captain Mac by Russell Punter is praised for its engaging stories and content that align with skill levels, appealing to both children and adults alike. The books in this series effectively balance storytelling with educational purpose, making them an excellent tool for teaching children how to read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409530626

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Nicholls

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

About the Author

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

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