This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 8-13 with a reading age of eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page. A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication.

 

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

There are 63 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

Mark McAndrew teaches at Cranbrook School and is a highly respected history author. David Thomas teaches at Cranbrook School and is a highly respected history author. Philip Cummins is Director of Academic Studies at Frensham School and a highly respected history author. Until recently, Peter Dixon was a lecturer in Education. He now spends much of his time visiting schools and painting. This is his fourth collection for Macmillan. His three previous collections are PETER DIXON'S GRAND PRIX OF POETRY, THE PENGUIN IN THE FRIDGE and THE COLOUR OF MY DREAMS.