Russell Punter & Russell Punter 
Androcles and The Lion 

It’s a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest — and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher’s notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." — Julia Eccleshare