Usborne Young Reading

2 primary works • 4 total works

The Tempest

by Rosie Dickins

Published 31 December 2009

Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island when a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore. Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs but can he conjure up a happy ending?

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Othello

by Rosie Dickins

Published 1 August 2014

William Shakespeare's tragic play about The Moor of Venice, fully illustrated and retold for younger readers. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is written for fully confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Twelfth Night

by Rosie Dickins

Published 31 December 2009

Shakespeare's classic comedy specially retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

The Riotous Story of Rome

by Rosie Dickins

Published 31 December 2009

Two new and exciting non-fiction titles in the hugely successful "Usborne Young Reading" series, which aims to encourage independent reading with a variety of engaging and informative subjects. "The Stinking Story of Rubbish" is a vivid and humorous introduction to the history of human waste and "The Story of Rome" explores the myth and reality behind the greatest ancient empire. Each title is vividly illustrated and authored and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. The Usborne Young Reading programme was developed in conjunction with educational experts at the University of Surrey. These titles form part of series two, which is aimed at young readers who are growing in confidence.