The Red Knight
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

The Red Knight

By Ladybird

A squire's dream to become a knight faces a new challenge with an unexpected arrival.

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48 pages
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Tom dreams of knighthood, inspired by his brother Will. When Will departs, Tom's path seems uncertain until a mysterious new knight arrives. Can Tom seize this chance to fulfill his dream, or will new challenges arise? Dive into a tale of courage and unexpected opportunities as Tom navigates the world of knights and squires, discovering what it truly means to be a hero.

From the publisher

Tom is a squire whose greatest wish is to be a knight one day, just like his big brother Will. But when Will goes away, there’s no one left to squire for, until one day a new knight arrives… Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Red Knight is a Level 3 Read it yourself title, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
July 30, 2013
First published
July 4, 2013
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780718194734

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