Description
Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is determined to travel with them and defeat the Cretans' fearsome monster, the Minotaur. He is helped by the princess Ariadne, and they escape from the island - but on their return, Theseus makes a terrible mistake.
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A2. 800 headwords, 2052 words.
The timeless myth of Theseus, the princess Ariadne and the bull-headed monster in the labyrinth, retold for young readers.
About the Author
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
Book Information
ISBN 9781803706795
Author Matteo Pincelli
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Series English Readers Level 2
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 170mm * 240mm * 4mm
Details
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English Readers Level 2 |
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Usborne Publishing Ltd |
