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Reading Champion: Alexander and the Horse
Independent Reading White 10
Series: Reading Champion
Brief 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...
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Reading Champion: Alexander and the Horse
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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: 9781445189116
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Jackie Hamley
- Illustrated by Esther Hernando
- Edited by Jackie Hamley
- Illustrated by Esther Hernando
Audience: Primary and secondary education, EFL / TEFL / TESOL
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 206.0mm
Height: 146.0mm
Weight: 68g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Mary Auld (Author)
Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.Esther Hernando (Illustrator) Esther Hernando is a self-taught Spanish illustrator.She has been drawing and painting since she first picked up a pencil. From that moment, she has been passionate about telling stories and transmitting emotions with her illustrations. When she is not drawing, she likes to read comics, watch movies and spend time with her family.Also by Mary Auld
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