PM Silver: Androcles And The Lion (PM Traditional Tales And Plays)
Levels 23, 24 X 6

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Aesop, a Greek slave who lived about 550 BC, told a version of this fable. The story was later recited in ancient Rome, where runaway slaves & criminals were often forced to fight wild animals in the arena. The fable has a satisfying moral: ‘A kindness is often repaid.’ This, as well as its strong drama, has made it a popular story for many centuries. Set in North Africa & Rome about 140 BC. Silver level titles (equivalent to the White bridging book band) use sentences with two or three clauses & the length of the texts extends to around 1000 words to help build reading stamina. Real-life problems are also introduced to encourage empathy. Available for Levels 15–24,  PM Traditional Tales & Plays retell classic tales in a simplified language & form that children can underst&. Teachers use the tales in guided reading sessions & children can later read them with complete confidence & understanding. Parts are colour-coded for easy recognition. pm 19-offer