The Incredible Present
Published on 27. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-7460-8845-6 (ISBN)
Description
An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. Lily receives an incredible present which grants her six wishes, but none of them turn out quite as planned. Will anything turn out right for Lily in the end? Featuring the colourful illustrations of Norman Young. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Reviews / Votes
'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia EccleshareMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
With flaps
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-8845-6 (9780746088456)
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Persons
Harriet Castor was first published by Puffin at the age of 12 when she submitted her manuscript FAT PUSS and became their youngest published author. At the time she was training as a dancer, and then went to Cambridge. Subsequently she worked as an editor at Usborne and Puffin. Her first adult novel, FIREBIRD, was selected for the 1998 WHSmith Fresh Talent Promotion.