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Look at the parrots! Pink and blue Grey and purple Green ones too. Parrots parrots everywhere One on the wardrobe One on the chair.’ When Jill and Ahmed find themselves by magic on a pirate ship they meet sad Pirate Bill. He has no pirate hat, treasure or parrot! But with Granny Fixit around no one stays sad for long! Syllabus Vocabulary areasAnimals, furniture, numbers, coloursGrammar and structuresPresent simple, Present progressive,Imperatives, Have for possession,There is / There a...

Pip is born poor, but one day his life suddenly changes. He’s sent to London to learn to become a gentleman. But who’s paying for his education? Who’s paying for his life in London? We follow Pip as he grows up, falls in love and finally knows the truth about himself. On the way, we meet beautiful Estella, Joe Gargery, strange Miss Havisham and mysterious Abel Magwitch. Great Expectations is Charles Dickens’ classic story retold here at level A2. In this reader you will ...

Can the children save a baby whale on the beach with the help of some Viking children? (And a little help from Granny Fixit, of course!). When the children go with their mother to a Viking archaeological site Granny Fixit organises an interesting encounter for them with some Viking children. Together they find a baby whale on the beach. Will they be able to help the baby whale go back to its mother in the sea? Syllabus Vocabulary areasFamily and friends, sport, the world around usGrammar and ...

Granny Fixit, Lucy and Bill race through a bio park chasing a naughty monkey. In this funny adventure in a biopark a monkey takes Granny Fixit’s small yellow bag! What does the monkey take out of the bag? And What can Granny Fixit, Lucy and Bill do to get it back? Syllabus Vocabulary areasAnimals, family, clothesGrammar and structuresPresent, present continuous -there is / are - have got (for possession) -can for requests - like + ing –pronouns - adjectives to show feelings- expr...

Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Thomas Hardy, D.H. Lawrence, Kate Chopin: five different authors, all from different backgrounds, but with one thing in common, the theme of freedom. The common thread that connects these stories is the protagonists’ wish to have the freedom to live their life as they want. In each story, this theme is presented in a different way. Some stories are ironic and will make you laugh. Others will make you feel sorry for the protagonists as they try to fight agai...

‘After many more days and nights of study, I discovered exactly how life was created. With this knowledge I became the first man in history to have the power to create life from death.’ Victor Frankenstein is a young, ambitious scientist who wants to make a better world, but does not understand the consequences of his work. Victor makes great advances in the study of medicine and biology and creates a new species of human being – one that is so terrifying it is known simply as...

Lecture en français langue étrangère (FLE) dans la collection Lecture CLE en français facile destinée aux grands adolescents et adultes niveau B2. Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein, jeune savant suisse, donne vie grêce à la magie de la science à une créature effrayante que son apparence isole des hommes. Condamnée à la solitude, rejetée de tous, la créature éprouve un fort sentiment d'injustice et v...

Gavin, Max, Rose and Isabel are excited about starting their first year at the Music, Art and Dance Academy of London. They’re all very different but they soon become good friends. It’s going to be hard with lessons every day. They’ll also have exams and shows to do. Then, a special person comes into their lives. How can Ernest help them follow their dreams? Syllabus Verbs Present Simple and Present Continuous (also for future reference) - Past Simple and Past Continuous - ...

Imagine you found a fairy at the bottom of your garden. And imagine the fairy tells you that your wishes will come true! This is what happens to the five children in this story. However, things don't happen exactly as expected and the fairy turns out to be quite grumpy! Readers through the generations have loved this humorous story by Edith Nesbit. Along with an appreciation for the funny side of life it teaches children that if not thinking things through properly can get you into trouble, thi...

CEFR Level: A2 Theme: Social Issues Do you want to join us on our A-Z journey around the festivals of Britain? Would you like to learn about the biggest dog show in the world? Or how many fire festivals there are in Britain? Do you want to know what happens during the festival of sleep and find out on which day British people eat pancakes? You can discover the answers to these questions and learn much more about the different festivals and events that happen every year in Britain. Let&rsquo...

CEFR Level: B1 Theme: Friendship Niara, Yoshi and Gunnar are the lucky winners of a trip to Brazil. Follow them while travelling around this country. While making a documentary about the country, they will visit the largest city in South America, São Paulo, the unbelievable capital, Brasília, lovely Rio de Janeiro, and two natural wonders of the world, the wetlands of Pantanal and the great Amazon rainforest. Nothing could ever prepare these three friends for the new experiences...

Let’s all go to the Big Apple! Come with us on our A-Z journey to one of the most exciting and fun cities in the world. Do you want to know what’s the tallest building in New York? Or what New Yorkers like doing in their free time? Would you like to learn about the food people eat in New York ? Or which famous people are from this city? You can discover the answers to these questions and learn much more about the people, places and things in the city that never sleeps. Enjoy the boo...

Use this play-script version to prepare a fun and amusing stage version of the English legend of Robin Hood. Follow Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood Forest in this easy-to-follow drama version based on the popular legend of Robin Hood. Robin Hood and his Merry Men hatch a plan to rob the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and give back the money to the poor. Vocabulary areas: nature, adjectives to describe character and appearance Grammar and structures: What's the matter? - Let's go - No way! - C...

"It's late. Sophie is asleep in her bed and she is having a lovely dream. She is dreaming about a day at the circus. In her dream she meets Giggles the clown and Juliet the ballet dancer." 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. Vocabulary areas: C...

‘You must be the best judge of your own happiness.’ Emma Woodhouse is beautiful, rich, intelligent and a snob. She says she will never marry, but loves matchmaking and is determined to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her imagination often leads her to make mistakes, creating problems for both her and the people around her. Jane Austen describes the social values of her time and the novel is full of comical moments as Emma causes one disaster after anot...

A true story of bullying and friendship. Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, it’s not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but it’s also everybody’s story. Look at the picture on the front of this book. That’s me! I’m going to school, and I’m not very happy about it. The other children are not very kind to me. But I’ve got a very special friend who always helps me. Do you want to know more? Well, o...

CEFR Level: A2 Theme: Social Issues Doruk, a ten-year-old Turkish boy, loves cats and wants to have a nice cat. He listens to Aunt Banu’s advice and starts looking for a cat in Istanbul streets. His nice journey is very exciting. He learns some stories about the historical places in Istanbul. He learns a lot about cats, too. Will he find a cat he likes? Where will a nice cat “choose him”? Join Doruk’s journey full of surprises in Istanbul. Syllabus Places, food and T...

Do you know what a huemul is? This story will take you on an adventure from the museum where Dr Domuch works to the land of the huemuls in the heights of the Andes in Patagonia. Do Domuch and the children, Ben Pat and Sally, become involved in trying to solve the mystery of who stole a necklace and how. At the same time the children meet some indigenous people, learn about the endangered huemul and are also encouraged to think about the philosophical concept of right and wrong. Syllabus Vocab...

What would you do if you found a baby dinosaur in your oven? This is what happens to Sally and her brother and sister. Sally and Orry, the dinosaur, quickly make friends. But how can the children protect him from the rest of the world? Underlying this story are lessons about taking initiatives and working in a team as well as a few facts about dinosaurs. There is also a good dose of humour as the children, helped by Dr Domuch try to solve the problem of what to do with Orry. Syllabus Vocabul...

CEFR Level: A2 Theme: Friendship A man goes back to the house where he grew up and becomes a little boy again. Tom visits the house he lived in when he was a little boy, and he finds an old newspaper in the wardrobe. He picks it up, and becomes that little boy again. He is standing in front of a mirror, and is confused by what he sees. What does he see in that mirror? Read on to find out. Syllabus Topics: FamilySchoolFood & DrinkFeelings & EmotionsRooms & Furniture- Verbs Pres...