THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Oscar Wilde Adapted by Elspeth Rawstron Recording in British English Artist Basil Hallward sees Dorian Gray at a party and suddenly feels that something bad is going to happen. But then the young and handsome Dorian becomes his friend and Basil paints the most wonderful picture of him. What does Dorian wish for when he sees his picture? And why does Dorian then hide his picture for no-one to see? Level 4 · A2/B1 Human interest · Mystery 100 pages ISBN 978-3-71140-155-7 THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Washington Irving Adapted by Janet Olearski Recording in American English This is the story of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster who arrives in Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod falls in love with Katrina van Tassel, a wealthy farmer’s daughter, but he must compete with the strong, handsome Brom Bones for her hand. When Ichabod is invited to a party at Katrina’s house, will he convince the young girl to marry him? And how does the terrifying ‘Headless Horseman’ change his life forever? THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS James Fenimore Cooper Adapted by Janet Olearski Recording in American English In America, during the French and Indian wars, two young women, Cora and Alice, set off on a dangerous journey to be reunited with their father Colonel Munro. They are aided by Hawkeye, a brave frontier scout, and Chingachgook and Uncas, his Mohican companions. On their way they must escape from the cruel Huron Magua and the French army. Will they get to Fort Edward and safety? Level 4 · A2/B1 Adventure · Nature 132 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-810-5 Level 4 · A2/B1 Horror · Humour 80 pages ISBN 978-3-7114-0140-3 THE GARDEN PARTY AND SIXPENCE Katherine Mansfield Adapted by David A. Hill Recording in British English In The Garden Party, Laura is excited about her mother’s annual garden party until she discovers that a man has died close to the family’s home. In Sixpence, Dicky, an active, exuberant boy, accidentally breaks a plate. What will his mother do? Will he be punished? Level 4 · A2/B1 Family · Human Interest 72 pages ISBN 978-3-85272-011-1 Fact File with historical and cultural background information. FREE ONLINE ACTIVITIES H. G. WELLS with AUDIO CD THE INVISIBLE MAN CEFR A2/B1 HELBLING READERS THE INVISIBLE MAN H. G. Wells Adapted by Donatella Velluti Recording in British English One night, during a snow storm, a mysterious stranger staggers through the doors of a pub in a small English village, wrapped up from head to foot. The people in the village have a lot of questions. Who is the stranger? What is in his suitcase? Why has he come to the village? And why won’t he let anyone see his face? Level 4 · A2/B1 Mystery · Science Fiction 96 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-940-9 GRADED READERS 50
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