Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is determined to travel with them and defeat the Cretans' fearsome monster, the Minotaur. He is helped by the princess Ariadne, and they escape from the island - but on their return, Theseus makes a terrible mistake. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A2. 800 headwords, 2052 words.

A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the curs. Beautifully bound with head and tail bands and a ribbon marker. Dynamic artwork by Matteo Pincelli brings to life the exciting, strange and sometimes dangerous world of the Norse gods.

A retelling of Homer's 'Odyssey' written for children who are fully confident readers. Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store for the hero, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

When Robert of Locksley's lands are stolen, he is forced to take on a new identity as the fearless outlaw Robin Hood. Together with his band of loyal followers, Robin must win a battle of wits if he is to protect the poor from the scheming Sheriff of Nottingham.

Jane Eyre is an orphan, poor and ordinary-looking. Her life is poor and ordinary too until she comes to Thornfield Hall and meets Mr. Rochester; but Thornfield hides a dangerous secret. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

"All for one, one for all!"

Paris, 1626. Young D Artagnan is looking forward to a life of adventure with the king's guards.

Sure enough, he soon finds himself caught up in a world of duels, double-dealing and danger, alongside Porthos, Athos and Aramis - the legendary Three Musketeers.

A swashbuckling graphic version of the classic adventure story.