Alan Marks
Author
Series
Publisher
Wayland
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
In the dead of night, Rob and Sam explore the forbidden attic at the top of their new home. There they find a sprawling, sticky web, with a giant egg at the centre. They are scared but not nearly as scared as when the egg starts to hatch.
Author
Publisher
Hodder Children's
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
In this lyrical version of the magical, turbulent world of Camelot, McCaughrean captures the chivalry, honour and treachery of this bygone age, recounting the cursed love of Lancelot and Guinevere, the Knights' quests and Arthur's inevitable fate.
3) Jane Eyre
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
This is a simple, accessible retelling of the great literary classic, 'Jane Eyre', which remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story.
4) The tempest
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The story of the tempest, the magical storm that brings a royal party to justice on a savage island, is retold by Martin Waddell, with colour and black and white illustrations by Alan Marks.
5) Richard III
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The story of 'Richard III', and his destructive ambition to be king, is retold by Martin Waddell, with colour and black and white illustrations by Alan Marks.
6) Black Beauty
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
This is a poignant and moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel, which follows the story of Black Beauty - the brave and noble horse that overcomes danger and cruelty to eventually find a loving home.