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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 15: Dragon Tales


Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths and Legends

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No. of pages 64

Published: 2014

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Great for age 6-11 years

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Meet three very different dragons in Dragon Tales. Imagine a dragon - perhaps fire breathing, with scales, claws and a long tail! The dragons in these action-packed, fantastic funny stories from Libya, China and England, might surprise you. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

 

This book is part of a book series called Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths And Legends .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Oxford University Press .

Claire Hawcock read English at the University of London and went on to become a children's book editor. She moved to Bath in 1996, where she now lives with her husband, David, and two young children, Isaac and Anna, working as a freelance writer and editor. Mine, All Mine! is her first picture book and was inspired by watching her children play. Chiara Pasqualotto was born in Padua, Italy. She has been painting and drawing since she was a child, and studied illustration at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. She has lived in France, the Czech Republic and America. Chiara recently moved back to Padua, where she lives with her striped cat called Mimma. Mine, All Mine! is Chiara's first book for children. Andy Blackford is an ex-advertising executive with a vivid imagination. He has recently had several of his picture books published, before contributing to Leapfrog. Deborah Nash is a freelance journalist and storyteller. She is the author of numerous children's plays, several of which have been produced professionally, and has also written drama scripts for BBC Worldwide and Radio. This is her first story for this age range. Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Nick Schon was born in London and now lives in Luton with his wife, three children and five lazy cats. He has worked as an art director at an advertising agency and now illustrates full time. Andy Elkerton is a highly talented illustrator who has now turned his hand to writing. He has illustrated many fabulous readers on the Franklin Watts list. One of his recent titles, I Love this Tree, was shortlisted for the SLA awards.

This book is in the following series:

Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths and Legends

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