Victor Tavares – illustratör

The classic swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. D'Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King's musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous trio of them all. Each thrilling scene is vibrantly brought to life with Victor Tavares's illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about people and places mentioned in the story.Chapters in this book include:- The ugliest horse in the world- The Three Musketeers- Three duels before tea- The landlord's sister- Constance and the Duke- The missing diamonds- Meeting Milady- Long-delayed justice

The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.Chapters in this book include:- The great hall- A monster strikes- A hero arrives- Final feast- Beowulf v Grendel- A new terror- The Lake of Demons- King Beowulf- The last monster

The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.Chapters in this book include:- Marseilles- Conspiracy- Arrest!- The two prisoners- Escape from Chateau D'If- The fisherman's replies- The carnival at Rome- Paris- The Count's party- The Roman catacombs- Challenge at the opera- Duel in the park- Wait and hope

Wood End are the worst team in the league. The coach is desperate and the team is depressed. Until one day, when a strange meeting in the school grounds leads to unexpected success.This is an incredibly accessible series for reluctant readers. The First Flight collection offers a variety of different text types including fiction, plays and poetry, so is well placed to cater for many interests and abilities. Stories range from bikers and surfing to ghosts, monsters, and aliens on Earth.This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 7 and 13 years, whose current reading age is between 6 and 6.5 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.