Prospero, a struggling alchemist who has dedicated his life to the seemingly fruitless pursuit of the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, falls prey to a couple of swindlers - ignoring the advice of caring daughter Miranda and apprentice Will. Now a cunning plan has to be devised to wreck revenge and reclaim their lost wealth...Unexpected and entertaining results ensue.
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Prospero, a struggling alchemist who has dedicated his life to the seemingly fruitless pursuit of the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, falls prey to a couple of swindlers - ignoring the advice of caring daughter Miranda and apprentice Will. Now a cunning plan has to be devised to wreck revenge and reclaim their lost wealth...
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Stories are devised by a high-profile children's author directly in response to a specific guided reading brief. Stories are exciting, appealing and gripping in their own right, featuring situations, issues and characters that children will relate to and enjoy. Stories will form the basis for though-provoking lesson ideas to inspire teachers in guided reading. Series already garnering praise in the press - 'It is a pleasure to read commissioned work which fulfils its brief so imaginatively' Books for Keeps.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780713685299
Publisert
2007-02-01
Utgiver
Vendor
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Vekt
184 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
04, EJ
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
96

Forfatter

Biographical note

David is an experienced playright who has written for touring theatre companies, children's and youth theatres, schools, community groups and BBC radio. He regularly runs workshops in schools, colleges and universities on writing, storytelling, drama and performance. His plays for young people have been published by companies including OUP, Nelson Thornes and Harper Collins and are regularly performed by schools across the country.