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Greek Myths

e2bn Myths and Legends This site has a range of myths from different cultures including some from Ancient Greece you can listen to.

Mythweb Read a selection of myths with heroes including Jason, Hercules and Odysseus.

BBC Schools Radio - Heroes of Troy A bit of fun - learn a song about the myth of Helen of Troy.

NatGeo Kids - Greek Myths (ADVERTS) This site gives descriptions of some of the monsters from Greek myths.

Poetry

BBC Schools - Off By Heart Michael Rosen reads Macavity the Mystery Cat.

BBC Bitesize - Macavity the Mystery Cat A boy from Iran performs the poem Macavity the Mystery Cat.

Stories by Charles Dickens

BBC Bleak House - Charles Dickens Watch an animated version retelling Charles Dickens' life story.

BBC Schools - Famous People Read about Charles Dickens' life.

BBC Arts - Explore Charles Dickens' London Play as an orphan and explore the places mentioned in his books.

BBC Schools Radio - Oliver Twist Listen to the story in 15 minute sections.

Oliver Twist Quiz Choose the correct answer.

BBC Schools Radio - A Christmas Carol Listen to the story in 15 minute sections.

What the Dickens? This site is for a short story competition which is no longer open. It has two great videos about writing a Dickens inspired character or setting.

Street Child by Berlie Doherty

Street Child information at Berlie Doherty's website Contains background information about the book along with a question and answer section.

Treasure Island

BBC Schools Radio - Treasure Island This animated version of the story is broken up into different sections.

Treasure Island guide This site has lots of information about the book and links to other websites.

Treasure Island character guide This guide gives a brief description of each of the main characters.

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