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 76 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

Tony Ross is one of the UK s top illustrators of children s stories. His books are published in twenty-two languages. " Douglas Hill was a leading writer of children's science fiction and fantasy, Douglas was best known for his series Last Legionary and Huntsman but had written over 70 books. Douglas passed away in 2007.