THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Mark Twain Adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne Recording in American English Huckleberry Finn has a hard life with his father until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changes everything. But when Huck’s dad returns and kidnaps him, he decides to escape with runaway slave Jim. Life on the run is not easy and Huck and Jim get into lots of trouble. Will Tom arrive in time to help Huck save Jim from slavery? And what will happen to Huck when his father finds him? Level 3 · A2 Friendship · Humour 96 pages ISBN 978-3-99089-114-8 THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Mark Twain Adapted by David A. Hill Recording in American English The best-loved story of Tom Sawyer and his friends Huck Finn and Joe Harper, as they grow up along the banks of the Mississippi river. They run away to be pirates and come back in time for their own funerals, they witness a murder and they find treasure. Join them for fun and adventure and some difficult lessons in growing up. THE STOLEN WHITE ELEPHANT Mark Twain Adapted by Maria Cleary Recording in British English A white elephant travelling from Asia to Britain as a present for the Queen goes missing in New York. Chief Inspector Blunt of the New York Police Department puts all of his men on the case and promises to find the thieves. Are the city’s best policemen and a reward of $100,000 enough to get the elephant back? WHAT KATY DID Susan Coolidge Adapted by Geraldine Sweeney Recording in American English Katy Carr likes running around. She wants to set a good example to her five brothers and sisters but she is always untidy and forgetful. She also dreams of being grown up and famous. Then, one terrible day all her dreams seem to come to an end. Katy feels very sorry for herself until Cousin Helen comes to stay and she teaches Katy an invaluable lesson. Will Katy be able to learn from her situation and become the Katy everyone knows and loves again? TREASURE ISLAND Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by David A. Hill Recording in British English When the terrible pirate Bill Bones dies, young Jim Hawkins is left with the key to a fortune: the long-lost map of Treasure Island. Jim sets off on an incredible adventure with his trusted friends to find the hidden treasure. They do not realize that their crew is made up of pirates and their leader is the most infamous and cruel pirate of them all... Long John Silver. Will Jim and his friends outwit the pirates and get the treasure? UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Harriet Beecher Stowe Adapted by Donatella Velluti Recording in American English Mr Shelby is a compassionate master, but when in debt he has not other choice but to sell his trustworthy slave Uncle Tom. He sells Tom to a slave trader. So Tom has to leave his wife and children and the community of slaves on the farm. Follow Tom on an emotional journey through the terrible reality of slavery and racial prejudice. Who will Tom meet on the way and will he manage to survive all the suffering? WHITE FANG Jack London Adapted by David A. Hill Recording in American English White Fang is born part-dog, part-wolf, in the cold and snowy Northland of Alaska. He soon learns the laws of nature and before long he and his mother, Kiche, are fighting for survival. One day a native American, Gray Beaver, recognises Kiche and soon the mother and cub become his property. White Fang learns that men have laws, too, that can be both fair and cruel. But will White Fang ever learn to trust or love men? Level 3 · A2 Detective · Humour 64 pages ISBN 978-3-85272-002-9 Level 3 · A2 Family · Human interest 88 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-688-0 Level 3 · A2 Friendship · Humour 108 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-808-2 Level 3 · A2 Family · Human interest 84 pages ISBN 978-3-71140-117-5 Level 3 · A2 Adventure · Travel 92 pages ISBN 978-3-7114-0166-3 Level 3 · A2 Adventure · Nature 84 pages ISBN 978-3-99089-413-2 31 CLASSICS HELBLING READERS CATALOGUE 2024
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