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Reading Champion: John and the Gunpowder Plot

Independent Reading White 10
By Sarah Snashall
Series: Reading Champion
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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). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each... 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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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 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445189079

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jackie Hamley
  • Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
  • Edited by Jackie Hamley

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 69g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Sarah Snashall (Author)

Sarah Snashall is an experienced professional writer, and has written many books on a wide range of topics.

Holly Bushnell (Illustrator)

Holly is an illustrator and mural artist living near the sea in Liverpool, UK. She has always loved children's books and thinks they can be enjoyed by everyone, not just children. Holly has a masters degree in Illustration but has also worked as a bookshop assistant and barista (a fancy name for someone who makes coffee). Holly is vegetarian and loves animals - her favourite animals include cats, dogs and hedgehogs.

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