The Snow Queen
Published on 24. November 2006
Book
Mixed media product
64 pages
978-0-7460-8102-0 (ISBN)
Description
A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen's attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north. Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-8102-0 (9780746081020)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Lesley Sims
The Snow Queen
Audio
10/2005
Usborne Publishing Ltd
€28.25
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