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B. Brunetti, Peggy Katelhön So nah, so fern DEFreundschaft ist unabhängig von der Hautfarbe. Amadou fühlt sich genauso als Deutscher wie seine Klassenkameraden, auch wenn er eine dunkle Haut hat und seine Eltern aus Afrika kommen. Er findet keine Freunde, vielleicht weil er schüchtern ist, vielleicht weil die anderen ihn als Fremden sehen. Aber für Alexander ist Amadou ein echter Freund und er akzeptiert ihn so wie er ist-oder nicht? Originaltext mit…
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Dominique Guillemant Sophie’s Dream ENSophie is asleep in her bed and she is having a lovely dream. She is dreaming about a day at the circus. What would happen if during the night elephants and lions, musicians and entertainers, clowns and ballet dancers came in your little room? The never ending and fascinating show of the circus seen from the eyes of a curious child in a very poetic tale accompanied by artistic illustrations. Stage 1 - Young ELI…
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E. A. Poe, Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan Stories of Mystery and Suspense EN“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense. They range from Gothic historical stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum, through to detective fiction like The Murders in the Rue Morgue and an early science fiction tale - A Descent into the Maelström. Ghostly…
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Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Silvana Sardi Tales from Shakespeare ENAn excellent introduction to the world of Shakespeare. This edition includes seven of Shakespeare’s plays: As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They tell stories of love, romance, ambition, jealousy and death, to name but a few of Shakespeare’s favourite themes and introduce us to some of his most famous characters…
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Mark Twain, Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan The Adventures of Tom Sawyer EN“Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?” Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who’s always in trouble with everyone: at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting outdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something terrible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. In this Reader…
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Edith Wharton The age of Innocence EN“Newland felt more and more embarrassed. The men were all staring into the box where May was sitting between her mother and her aunt, he didn’t recognise the lady in the strange dress, and he didn’t know why everyone was so shocked to see her.” Newland Archer, heir to one of New York City’s best families, is planning a proper marriage, a perfect product of New York society. One night he meets May’s cousin, the…
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Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan The Boat Race Mystery ENWhich race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’? The teams are getting ready. The Oxford – Cambridge Boat Race is only weeks away and Sam’s brother is on the team. But what’s happening at the boat house? Why are some people from the team ill? Was the fire at the boat house an accident? Sam and his friends don’t think so, and they need to find out.Syllabus: Articles: a…
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Jack London, Silvana Sardi The Call of the Wild ENWhen The Call of the Wild was published the first printing of 10,000 copies sold out immediately and it is still one the best known stories written by an American author. Buck, a happy, quiet dog living in sunny California, is kidnapped and sent north to begin a new hard life as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush. Read about his adventures and the many problems he has to face in this new cruel world. Discover…
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Geoffrey Chauce, Michael Lacey Freeman The Canterbury Tales ENStep back in time to experience the adventures of a group of people to Canterbury in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. In 1387, a group of people went to Canterbury. On their way, they told stories. The stories were exciting and interesting. They helped the group to enjoy their time travelling. Butthese stories do not only tell us about the past. They are stories that anybody can read and enjoy…
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Oscar Wilde Retold, Jane Cadwallader The Canterville GhostDo you believe in ghosts? Well, the Otis family didn’t until they met the Canterville Ghost. This is a story of life and death and love … of a ghost trapped in the present because of the bad thing he did in the past and how a young girl helps him to move on. In this Reader you will find: Games and language activities | An audio recording of the story | A picture dictionarySyllabus: Vocabulary areas Time, family…
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Mary Flagan, Sarah Gudgeon The Egyptian Souvenir EN‘I’m going to solve this mystery! I’m tired, but before I turn out the light, I’m going to write down all the things I’ll need for my investigation.’ Sally wants to be a detective and her hobby is solving mysteries. But this time the mystery is really difficult! Read about Sally’s adventures and enjoy!In this Reader you will find: - Focus on… - Glossary of difficult words - Comprehension activities - Test…
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Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Richard J. Larkhman The Great Gatsby ENScott Fitzgerald’s third novel was published in 1925 and has justifiably become a 20th century literary classic. “Gatsby?” asked Daisy urgently.“What Gatsby?” Could it be the same young army lieutenant whom Daisy Fay met five years ago – and who owns a sumptuous house on Long Island, where New York society enjoys the best parties on offer? Is it just coincidence that Gatsby lives across the bay from Daisy – now…
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Arthur Conan Doyle, Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan The Hound of the Baskervilles EN‘Suddenly, in the darkness, there was a terrible, low howl and it came from the moor. ‘The hound!’ cried Holmes.’ In this Reader you will find: - information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life - a section focusing on background and context - a glossary of difficult words - comprehension activities - an exit test An old family document says that everyone who l ivesat Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying…
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Oscar Wilde, Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan The importance of being Earnest EN“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde One of Oscar Wilde’s funniest plays, The Importance of Being Earnest was described by the dramatist as being ‘a trivial comedy for serious people’. The satire is biting, as Wilde uses wit and humour to expose some of the trivialities and inconsistenciesof Victorian society. Stage 6 Proficiency -Unabridged Texts - C2 - CPE ***** The Importance of Being…
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Rudyard Kipling, Richard B. A. Brown The Jungle Book ENIt is not a funny film for children. People and animals die. And one child kills the great tiger and changes the laws of the jungle. Stage 4 - Young ELI Readers - below A2 The Multi-ROM CD that accompanies the Young ELI Readers adds a new, digital dimension to reading in class with an interactive whiteboard (IWB), to reading in the school multimedia centre or to reading at home on the PC.
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Edgar Allan Poe, Janet Borsbey, Ruth Swan The narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket ENEdgar Allan Poe’s only novel is an exciting and unmissable story and a classic of American literature. His name is Arthur Gordon Pym. He comes from Nantucket. Nantucket is atown in America, near the sea. People from Nantucket are often sailors. His grandfather is a lawyer. He’s famous and he’s very rich. Gordon Pym is very lucky. He is only eighteen years old, but he as a small boat. Its name is the Ariel. He…
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Oscar Wilde, Jane Bowie The Picture of Dorian Gray EN‘A good portrait is a portrait of the artist, not the sitter.I am afraid I show my soul in this painting.’ In this Reader you will find: - Information about Oscar Wilde’s life - Sections focusing on background and context - Glossary of difficult words - Comprehension activities - PET-style activities - Exit test Late nineteenth-century London: a city ofcontrasts. Great wealth and terrible poverty, beauty and…
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Henri James, Michael Lacey Freeman The Portrait of a Lady EN“She had an immense curiosity about life, and was constantly staring and wondering.” One sleepy summer, an American woman arrives in England, and wakes everybody up. Isabel Archer is an interesting woman. Everybody thinks so. She is an independent woman. Everybody agrees. And she changes the lives of everyone she meets in England. But will England change her?Syllabus: Vocabulary areas Family, relationships, travel…
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Mark Twain, Lisa Suett The Prince and the Pauper ENA young beggar boy meets the Prince of Wales by chance. It is a moment that will change their lives forever. Two boys are born on the same day, but their lives are very different. Edward Tudor is a prince and Tom Canty is a pauper. One day they decide to change identities. The poor boy’s dreams come true and he lives like a prince. The prince, on the other hand, discovers what life is like on the poor streets of…
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Alexander Hope, Elizabeth Ferretti The Prisoner of Zenda EN‘It’s a risk, but you look so like him, I’m sure no one will suspect you’re not the real King.’ English gentleman, Rudolf Rassendyll, travels to the small European country of Ruritania. When the king disappears, Rudolf must take his place. Will our hero find a way to rescue the king from his evil brother?Syllabus:Verbs: Present perfect continuous. Past perfect simple and continuous, Future continuous, Future…
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Edith Nesbit, Michael L. Freeman The Railway Children ENThree children and their mother move to a new home because their father gets sent away. They are sad at the beginning of their new life, but they make a new friend along the way and live a lot of adventures. Three children go to live in the country. Their house is near a train station. They go there with their mother. But their father isn’t there. The train station is an exciting place. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis…
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Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden ENOne day, in India, nine-year old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world.In this reader you will find: - information about Frances Hodgson Burnett - a section providing background and contextual information …
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Paloma Bellini The Secret Passage EN‘You must start packing, Ned,’ says his mother, ‘We are leaving early tomorrow... the mountains, remember?’ Ned is not happy when his parents take him on holiday to a small mountain village – he wants to stay at home and play computer games – but the little village has a special secret, Ned just has to open his eyes! In this Reader you will find: Games and language activities | An audio recording of the story | A…
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Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant ENWhy doesn’t summer come to the Giant’s garden? Find out how the Selfish Giant changes and learns about friendship. A Giant lives in a castle with a beautiful garden. But the Giant is selfish and wants it all to himself. He doesn’t want the children to play in his garden. Winter comes and never leaves until… something happens and the Giant learns about love and sharing!Syllabus: Vocabulary areas seasons, nature,…