Three brothers discover the destructive power of greed in this fast-paced, super-short read for struggling teen readers from award-winning author Tanya Landman. With a sickness spreading across the land, three brothers embark on a quest to put an end to Death once and for all. But when they discover piles of gold hidden under a tree, they quickly forget all about their mission. Preoccupied with their new wealth, greed begins to take hold of the brothers. After all, a hoard of gold kept to oneself lasts much longer than when shared between three. Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6. - With studies suggesting that just 25% of those entering secondary school are at the expected literacy level, this title fills a crucial gap for age-appropriate titles aimed at seriously struggling readers and EAL learners - Specially designed and edited to a reading age of 6, featuring Barrington Stoke's easy-read font, accessible, dyslexia-friendly layouts and printed on cream paper - Based on The Pardoner's Tale, this short story is driven by a short, sharp plot and written in accessible language, ideal for building confidence in independent reading and perfectly tailored for readers aged 11+ - Featuring atmospheric black-and-white illustrations throughout the work to capture attention, break up the text and aid comprehension.