Ordinary George
Published on 2. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4052-7542-2 (ISBN)
Description
A warm, witty tale about family and celebrating difference, from the award-winning author of the Penny Dreadful series and Joe All Alone. Perfect for children learning to read.
Everything about the Jones family is extraordinary - even their dog Digger, who can dance the can-can. Well, nearly everything ...
George Jones is utterly ordinary, and he hates it.
But now the school talent contest is looming. Will George be able to discover exactly what it is that makes him extraordinary before he has to go up on stage?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.
Book band: Turquoise
Everything about the Jones family is extraordinary - even their dog Digger, who can dance the can-can. Well, nearly everything ...
George Jones is utterly ordinary, and he hates it.
But now the school talent contest is looming. Will George be able to discover exactly what it is that makes him extraordinary before he has to go up on stage?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.
Book band: Turquoise
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
115 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4052-7542-2 (9781405275422)
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Persons
Joanna Nadin is the author of more than 30 books for children and young people, including the best-selling Rachel Riley series for teens and the award-winning Penny Dreadful series for younger readers. The Stepmonster is her first Banana title. Joanna has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and Queen of Teen, and Spies, Dad, Big Lauren and Me (9+) was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. She lives in Bath.