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The Magic Key - Oxford Reading Tree. Stage 5, Stories

by Roderick Hunt   |  Ages 6-9
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The Magic Key - Oxford Reading Tree. Stage 5, Stories
The Magic Key - Oxford Reading Tree. Stage 5, Stories

Fantastical adventures unlock language and reading skills.

These stories could enchant your young reader's imagination while supporting their journey to literacy. The magical escapades of Biff, Chip, and Kipper are not only engaging but also skillfully crafted to enhance language comprehension. Delve into the fantastical with a practical goal – reading becomes an adventure, ensuring that the process of learning to read is as exciting as the stories themselves.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Magic Key - Oxford Reading Tree. Stage 5, Stories

by Roderick Hunt   |  Ages 6-9
$6.90 Now $3.90 Save 43%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$10.95  

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ISBN: 9780198482437
Authors: Roderick Hunt
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2011-01-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Family
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 358 readers)
 

Fantastical adventures unlock language and reading skills.

These stories could enchant your young reader's imagination while supporting their journey to literacy. The magical escapades of Biff, Chip, and Kipper are not only engaging but also skillfully crafted to enhance language comprehension. Delve into the fantastical with a practical goal – reading becomes an adventure, ensuring that the process of learning to read is as exciting as the stories themselves.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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