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Perseus and the Gorgon

Author: Simona Bursi and Lesley Sims   Series: Young Reading Series 2

Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

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Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

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A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, Perseus and the Gorgon. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone... Ages: 5-9
The traditional Greek myth specially retold for children growing in reading confidence. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone… Perfect for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Critic Reviews

"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 Eccleshare

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About the Author

Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook

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Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published
1st October 2011
Pages
64
ISBN
9781409522331

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