The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
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Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. The classic tale by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories.
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Rob Lloyd Jones
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
"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readersGraded 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
Rob Lloyd Jones (Author)
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780746097007 |
| ISBN 10 | 074609700X |
| Title | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Author | Rob Lloyd Jones |
| Series | Young Reading Series 3 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |