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Mystery Mansion
Phil Roxbee Cox, Jane Bingham, Sue Hellard
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 30, 2005)Harry the boot boy knows that Mystery Mansion is filled with dark secrets and terrifying nightmares, but what is really happening there is scarier.
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The Amazing Adventures of Hercules
Claudia Zeff
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)The classic Greek myth re-told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Hercules is set 12 impossible tasks to earn the forgiveness of the Gods, but will he succeed? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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The Story of Hanukkah
Susanna Davidson
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)Explains the reason behind Hanukkah, and describes the ways it is celebrated.
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Gulliver's Travels
Gill Harvey
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime - and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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Puss In Boots
Fiona Patchett, Teri Gower
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2005)Retells the French fairy tale of a young man whose sole inheritance from his father is an orange tabby cat, but this apparent misfortune turns out to be a boon when the he learns that his new cat is clever, resourceful, and can talk.
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The Story of Castles
Lesley Sims, Teri Gower
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 1, 2004)Outlines the development of medieval castles, and describes what life was like for the people living in them.
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Stories of Wizards
Christopher Rawson
Hardcover (USBORNE, March 15, 2001)Stories of Wizards
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Stories of Robots
Russell Punter
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 2006)Book by Russell Punter
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne, Jane Bingham, Adam Stower
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2004)Follows the adventures of English gentleman Phileas Fogg as he tries to win his wager that he can travel around the world in eighty days.
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Titanic
Anna Claybourne
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2006)New
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Stories of Mermaids
Russell Punter, Desideria Guicciardini, Alison Kelly
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)Collects three tales about mermaids--one who is poor and must steal to save her mother, one who solves a crime, and one who is willing to give up her tail for love.
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Papa's Model T: The Genesis
Terry Hare, Karen Hare
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 29, 2016)Life is better down that old dirt road...Ten year old Ike loves his family...his mom, brother Manny, and sister Maria. But he's afraid of his Papa X! He lives way out in the country and seems mean and scary. When Ike has to stay overnight with Papa X, he discovers an exciting secret about his Model T and a special radio. Follow Ike on his adventure back in time as he learns the value of helping others in need. Old fashioned car, old fashioned values, a great read for your young reader and you!
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