Creepy Classics: The Fall of the House of Usher (Easy Classics)
Creepy Classics: The Fall of the House of Usher (Easy Classics)
Summary
Roderick Usher invites his childhood friend to his family home, the House of Usher. A bleak mansion of gloom standing lonely at the top of the hill. A history of family illness, a ‘mysterious’ lake and the loss of his twin sister all play a part in the desolation of Roderick. Will Roderick’s friend help him accept his family’s fate?
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Creepy Classics: The Fall of the House of Usher (Easy Classics) by Gemma Barder
Adapted and illustrated edition of The Fall of the House of Usher at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. Roderick Usher invites his childhood friend to his family home, the House of Usher. A bleak mansion of gloom standing lonely at the top of the hill. A history of family illness, a ‘mysterious’ lake and the loss of his twin sister all play a part in the desolation of Roderick. Will Roderick’s friend help him accept his family’s fate? About the Creepy Classics Children's Collection: An opera house haunted by a musical spirit and a castle whose owner sleeps in a coffin are just two of the places these ten spooky stories transport readers to. Based on the world’s most famous gothic literature, they have been simplified and sanitised for a younger audience, with all the excitement and thrills of the originals.Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.
Nick Moffatt has been a freelance illustrator for the past 20 years, working in film, television, advertising and animation. He has a real passion for storytelling and narratives. Recently his Beat generation book cover designs were highly commended in the World Illustration Awards.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782263814 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782263810 |
| Title | Creepy Classics: The Fall of the House of Usher (Easy Classics) |
| Author | Gemma Barder |
| Series | The Creepy Classics Children's Collection |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sweet Cherry Publishing |
| Year published | 2024-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |