Treasure Island (3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue)) - Tapa dura

'irresistible for children learning to read' - The Bookseller; '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' - Irish Sunday Independent; 'Usborne's award winning range of children's books now includes a vibrant Reading Programme, featuring over 200 brilliant titles that supplement National Curriculum levels 1C to 4A. Bright full-cover illustrations combine with lively text to make these colourful hardback fact and fiction books irresistible for children learning to read, and will help capture their imagination and build confidence as they move from one level to the next' - Child Education Plus; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme. Seven steps take beginners from simply written folk stories told in 150 words through to lovers of classic and original stories and histories, biographies and classics told in 5,000 words. Colour-coded for ease of use, and presented in a beautiful hardback, every story is well-written and attractively illustrated in full colour by leading artists' - Julia Eccleshare

Two popular titles in "Usborne Young Reading Series Two" are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. These are desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. "Young Reading Series Two" is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.