Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 15: The Star Fruit Tree And Other Stories

The Star Fruit Tree and other stories contains four fruity tales all about how irresistible fruit is, even when you know you shouldn't take it! Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at a href="http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Sally Prue isn't sure where she was born, but from the time she was adopted she grew up in Hertfordshire. She lives there still, close to the woods that form the setting for Cold Tom and Ice Maiden. Before she was an author, Sally worked in a paper mill with the rest of her family. She now lives with her husband and has two daughters. When she is not writing she enjoys reading and is strongly interested in nature, arts and crafts.