The Man Who Sold His Shadow is by Michael Rosen.  It contains modern folktale re-telling of a European story.  It is for Year6/P7 and is part of the Pelican Big Books fiction/non-fiction. 

• Specifically written and designed to math the NLS term-by-term requirements.
• Highly visible text for shared reading.
• Memorable texts by top authors with stunning illustrations.
• National Curriculum and QCA topic links in many books.
• Teacher’s Notes in every book provide ideas for class and group work.