Dracula is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Bram Stoker. This is one of the most famous horror stories ever written. The book tells the story of a man called Jonathan Harker who is a lawyer in London. He is called to Transylvania to meet Count Dracula but does Jonathan know the dangers that lurk there? ... |
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The Woman Who Disappeared is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Philip Prowse. A beautiful blonde woman hires Lenny Samuel to find her missing sister. Before long Lenny has to deal with gunmen, dead bodies, weary policemen and jewel thieves. And all the while, trying to find the missing woman. This book is in British English. Key features: carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary; the book has around 1600 basic words for Elementary-level students; points for Understanding section and Exercises contained within the back of the book; free resources including worksheets, tests and ... |
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The Three Musketeers is the story of D’Artagnan who wants to be in the Kings Musketeers. Can he prove he is worthy enough? Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular simplified readers for learners of English. The Beginner level information is controlled, with pictures explaining some of the difficult vocabulary. This book is in British English. Key features: carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary; some difficult words and phrases are explained with pictures; the book has around 600 basic words for Beginner-level students; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data ... |
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Room 13 and Other Ghost Stories is an Elementary Level reader written by M. R. James. This book consists of five short stories about ghosts, evil spirits and creatures of the night. The five stories are Room 13, The Whistle, The Message of Death, The Maze, and The Lost Crowns of Anglia. This book is in British English. Key features: carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary; some difficult words and phrases are explained with pictures; the book has around 1100 basic words for Elementary-level students; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets here. ... |
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Written by Jonathan Swift this classic novel explains the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver in the land of Lilliput. After Gulliver’s ship sinks he swims to Lilliput. There he is tied up and held prisoner. How will he escape? The Macmillan Readers Starter level information is controlled, with pictures explaining some of the difficult vocabulary. ... |
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The two men arrived in a taxi. ‘Are you Harry Fletcher?’ the older man called out. ‘That’s me,’ I replied. ‘Welcome aboard the Wave Dancer.’ ‘Don’t I know you?’ the taller man said. ‘You’re from London, aren’t you?’ ‘Yes, but I haven’t been there for years,’ I answered. ‘Now about the fishing,’ I went on quickly. ‘We’ll have to leave early tomorrow morning.’ ‘We’re not going fishing,’ the older man said. ‘We’re going diving.’ He threw some money on the table. I did not ask any questions. It was much more money than I had asked for. ... |
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The Macmillan Graded Readers series is one of the most popular simplified readers for learners of English. The information is carefully controlled, with pictures to help explain some of the difficult words and phrases. This brilliant book for starter-level students describes Phileas’s adventures as he travels from country to country. ... |
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Agnes Grey is a classic story written by Anne Bronte. The story is about Agnes, the eighteen-year-old daughter of a poor clergyman. When her family loses a lot of money, Agnes decides to help by finding a job as a governess. But it proves to be a lot more difficult than Agnes imagined... This book is in British English. Key features: extra grammar and vocabulary exercises notes about the story notes about the life of Anne Brontë points For Understanding comprehension questions glossary of difficult vocabulary and Useful Phrases free resources including worksheets, tests and answer keys here ... |
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This 1876 classic of Mark Twain has thrilled and entertained generations of school kids of all ages throughout the world. It is, in short terms, the misadventures of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn in the Antebellum South, in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri along the Mississippi River. Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular simplified readers for learners of English. The information is controlled, with pictures explaining some of the difficult vocabulary. This brilliant book has 600 basic words for Beginner-level students. ... |
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Twelve-year-old Jim Hawkins sails with the Squire Trelawney to search for Captain Flint's treasure. But Long John Silver is on board The Hispaniola and he and his friends want the treasure for themselves. The story of Jim's adventure has been popular with young readers since it was first published in 1883. ... |
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Illustrated by Jérôme Brasseur. ... "A tear came to Nell's eye. She hated being alone in that big, dark place all night long, not able to sleep because she was worried about her grandfather. Every night he would go out and leave her on her own, and yet he never told her where he went or what he did. Then he would return early the next day, tired, worried and sad." From the Book In a run-down part of London, where criminals and honest people live side-by side, Nell lives with her grandfather in "The Old Curiosity Shop". They are very poor, and Nell is worried because her grandfather ... |
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This is a horror story about a scientist and his investigations into his own character, but soon he finds himself under the control of a darker, evil force. "– Mr. Hyde? - Utterson asked. The small man dis not look at Utterson. – That is my name - he said in a low voice. – What do you want? – I am a friend of Dr Henry Jekyll - said Utterson. – You won't find him here - said Mr. Hyde. – How do you know who I am? – Dr. Jekyll told me about you - said Utterson. – He never told you - said Mr. Hyde. – You're lying! Mr. Hyde opened the door quickly. He disappeared into the house and locked the door behind him. – I ... |