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Nikki Gamble

Nikki Gamble

  • 5 stars across 80 books
Nikki Gamble is Director of Just Imagine, an organisation which seeks to promote literacy using high-quality children's literature. Formerly a university lecturer and teacher, Nikki has worked in education for 40 years. She continues to work in schools on research and development projects. Nikki is co-author of the awards winning Guiding Readers: layers of meaning (UKLA Academic Book of the Year 2017).
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Tom, Dad and Colin

Tom, Dad and Colin is based on the traditional tale A Man, A Boy and A Donkey, about a father, son and their donkey - ca... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Tom, Dad and Colin

(10 reviews) Review
1st March 2012

Chicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

Based on the traditional fairy tale Chicken Licken, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in ev... MoreChicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

(9 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Three Rocks

Three Rocks is based on the traditional tale Stone Soup. A poor man arrives in town with three magic rocks, promising th... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Three Rocks

(4 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Monkey's Magic Pipe

In this traditional South American tale, Monkey triumphs over the Monster, who thinks he is the best at everything. Clev... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Monkey's Magic Pipe

(4 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 2: The King and His Wish

The King and His Wish is based on the Caribbean tale The King Who Wanted to Touch the Moon, about a king whose demands g... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 2: The King and His Wish

(3 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Oh, Jack!

The Moon in the Pond is a Brer Rabbit tale from African-American traditional stories. Rabbit tells Bear and Fox that the... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Oh, Jack!

(3 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: The Foolish Fox

The Foolish Fox is based on the traditional tale of the lazy fox who does not like working. He asks some sheep to farm t... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: The Foolish Fox

(3 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 9: Mulan

Mulan is the story of a brave girl who decides to protect her family by going to fight for her country. To become a sold... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 9: Mulan

(3 reviews) Review
8th September 2011

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 2: Rabbit On the Run

Rabbit on the Run is based on Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare, about the rabbit whose complacency leads him to u... MoreOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 2: Rabbit On the Run

(3 reviews) Review
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