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The dramatic story of a young boy's escape from an unhappy childhood into the adventures of an adult life, full of unforgettable characters from the cruel Mr Mudstone, the formidable Aunt Betsey and worm-like Uriah Heap. Specially rewritten as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children growing in reading ability and confidence.
Review:Mary Sebag-Montefiore's retellings...are perhaps the best - well-written and dramatic - The Telegraph; 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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