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Reading Champion: The Three Billy Goats and the Broken Bridge
Independent Reading Purple 8
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...
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Description
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.
Reading Champion: The Three Billy Goats and the Broken Bridge is perfect for 5-7 year olds.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781445190969
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 December 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Audience: Primary and secondary education, EFL / TEFL / TESOL
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 206.0mm
Weight: 67g
Pages: 24
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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