
There Was a Crooked Man by Russell Punter
The classic rhyme retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. The crooked man has a crooked house and a crooked cat. Now he wants a crooked fish for his supper. But where has it gone? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).
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Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781409506539 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409506533 |
| Title | There Was a Crooked Man |
| Author | Russell Punter |
| Series | First Reading Level 2 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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