A dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Jonathan Harker has no idea of the horrors that await him in Castle Dracula. An ancient evil is alive and hungry for new blood. Can Jonathan and his friends defeat it? Each scene is vividly brought to life with Victor Tavares' illustrations and the CD contains an atmospheric reading with sound effects. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Dracula 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

About Rosie Dickins

Rosie Dickins (Author) Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

Additional information

Sku

GOR004413250

ISBN 13

9781409509318

ISBN 10

1409509311

Title

Dracula by Rosie Dickins

Author

Rosie Dickins

Series

Young Reading Series 3

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Year published

20091225

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us