The stories allow readers to identify with the characters and relate the issues to their own life. DAVID AND THE BLACK CORSAIR Martyn Hobbs Recording in British English It’s not a good day for David. It’s his mum’s birthday, but she rushes out without seeing his presents. It’s raining and he falls and hurts himself on his way into school. The lessons are either impossible or boring and he leaves his lunch at home. He feels very sorry for himself. Daniel the Black Corsair is feeling sorry for himself, too. He’s lost and lonely and far from home. Can David and Daniel feel happy again? GRACE AND THE DOUBLE LIFE Martyn Hobbs Recording in British English Grace’s mum wants her daughter to study hard for her piano exam. But Grace wants to spend all her free time practising with her band – the Garage Girls. How long can she keep her secret from her mum? And what will her mum do if she finds out? RICKY’S BIG IDEA Martyn Hobbs Recording in British English Ricky has a big idea: he wants to make his own reality TV programme. He buys a series of small video cameras and he secretly films his family and friends. But when he looks at the footage it is all very boring. So Ricky decides to make his video more interesting. Soon strange things are happening both at Ricky’s home and school. But Ricky’s friends aren’t very happy. Can Ricky be a good friend and become a filmmaker, too? RICKY AND THE AMERICAN GIRL Martyn Hobbs Recording in British English Ricky is a bit of a genius at school. He never thinks of anything except maths and computers. That is, until he meets Alexis, a beautiful American girl visiting his town. Is Ricky a genius in love, too? ZADIE’S LAST RACE Martyn Hobbs Recording in British English Zadie lives for sport. From football to running, it’s the biggest thing in her life. Zadie is preparing for a big race – a race she really wants to win. But one evening, while she is out training, she is involved in an accident – and she finds herself in a race of life and death. Will she win the biggest race of her life? Level 3 · A2 Friendship · Sport 64 pages ISBN 978-3-99089-219-0 Level 3 · A2 Friendship · Music 64 pages ISBN 978-3-71140-109-0 Level 3 · A2 Friendship · Love 64 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-879-2 Level 2 · A1/A2 Friendship · Human interest 64 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-876-1 Level 3 · A2 Adventure · Fantasy 64 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-945-4 GRADED READERS 44 HELBLING READERS CATALOGUE 2024
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