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Reading Champion: The Elves and the Shoe Shop
Independent Reading Purple 8
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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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. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.
Reading Champion: The Elves and the Shoe Shop is an excellent addition to this series, offering a delightful experience for young readers.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781445190884
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children, EFL / TEFL / TESOL
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Katie Woolley is a creative and versatile editor and writer who has worked on children's books for all age levels, from board books, novelty books and picture books to non fiction, licensed publishing and educational books and apps. Katie has more than 10 years' publishing experience; she has written, commissioned, edited and project managed a variety of titles for some of the biggest children's publishers, such as Ladybird Books and Hachette Children's Books.
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