One of the most popular and respected series of simplified readers for English learners, with stories from contemporary and classic authors. Adapted from Mark Twain's classic story of what happens when two boys - Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England, and the poor son of thief - swap lives. Retold by Chris Rose.
Why does an old builder leave all his money to a young lawyer? Who gives a government document to enemy spies? How is a young man tricked into taking a new job? What can a foreign king do when a beautiful woman from his past appears? Who can answer all these questions? Retold by F. H. Cornish ➤ подробнее about The Norwood Builder and Other Stories.
Tells the story of Becky Sharp's rise from rags to riches in Vanity Fair. This is a work about the situation of two women during nineteenth century British society and the French napoleonic wars ➤ подробнее about Vanity Fair.
One dark night, Ichabod Crane - the village schoolmaster - saw the Headless Horseman. Or did he? Rip Van Winkle did not like working on his farm and his wife was always angry with him. He wante to forget his troubles for a day ➤ подробнее about The Legends of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.
Features five short stories about the Vikings and their myths. In this collection, you will find out why it is very difficult to trap a giant wolf; who stole Thor's hammer; who can play tricks even better than Loki, and more ➤ подробнее about Viking Tales.