Illustrations by Gay Glasworthy. ... The weather was terribly hot. Hot winds blew and the air was full of red dust. But everyone knew that the hottest weather came before the rain. In September the rain clouds would gather. But September came and there were no rain clouds in the sky. At the cattle posts, far out in the bush, the wells began to dry up and the cattle began to die... This book is in British English. Here you can find: points for understanding comprehension questions; glossary of difficult vocabulary; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheet at www.macmillanreaders.com . ... |
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Frankie gave a cry. the ground had opened up in front of her. She began to slide down into a big black hole. Jack tried to stop her. He held her arm, but the hole was getting bigger each moment. Suddenly there was a roaring noise, and Jack slid down into the hole after Frankie. "– We've fallen about there metres into the vault - Jack said to Frankie. – Can you see anything? – No, but I can feel something - Frankie said. – I can feel one of the coffins. Jack, this place is full of dead people! It's full of the rotting people and old bones. And the coffins are all rotting too. You can smell them. This is a ... |
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Illustrated by Matilda Harrison. ... "The young man on trial was Obi Okonkwo, a Senior Civil Servant. Obi Okonkwo was accused of taking a bribe. "I cannot understand why you took this bribe", said the judger. "You are an educated young man. A young man of great promise." When Obi heard these words, tears suddenly came into his eyes. Obi had lost everything. His had lost his mother. She was dead. And he had lost the woman he loved - she had left him for ever. Obi Okonkwo had nothing more to lose." From the Book This book is in British English. Here you can find: points for understanding ... |
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"Language Learner Literature Award - Winner", awarded in 2004 year. ... "I was nearly dark in the small room near the Stoddard University campus. The two people in the room that Sunday evening were both second-year students at the college. They were looking at each in silence. The handsome young man was angry. His plans had been working man was angry. His plans had been working so well. And now this news had come! But he wasn't going to show his anger. He turned, and he smiled at the young woman sitting on the bed." From the Book This book is in American English. Here you can find: extra ... |
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"My father's land was taken from him. He died lonely, waiting for the white man to go. But the white man stayed. My father died on the land, working for another man. Now I too work for a white man on the land that used to belong to us...But one day the land will return to us. I work here, waiting for that day." From the Book This tragic story of Njoroge and his family is set in Kenya in the 1950s. This book is in British English. Here you can find: points for understanding comprehension questions; glossary of difficult vocabulary; list of titles at upper level. ... |
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"I shall show you this kindness. Go with me to see a lawyer. Let us make a bond. And - for a bit of fun - if you do not pay me back the full amount on the right day, and in the right place, the penalty will be a pound of your pale flesh, cut off and taken from any part of your body that I choose." Shylock Shylock lends money to the merchant Antonio, but the stakes are high. When Antonio cannot pay him back, Shylock demands a terrible punishment. This book is in British English. Here you can find: extra grammar and vocabulary exercises; notes about the life of William Shakespeare ; notes about this story; ... |
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The story about Hawk-eye is the sequel to "The Last of the Mohicans". ... 1757 - Lake Ontario, North America. A second adventure with the scout, Hawk-eye, and his friend, Chingachgook. Mabel Dunham arrives at the English fort. Three men fall in love with her - an English officer, the captain of a ship and Hawk-eye. Then Mabel hears the terrible news. There are spies in the fort. The French army and their Indian fighters are coming. This book is in British English. ... |
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Illustrated by Annabel Large. ... It was Anna's first journey away from home. "Don't talk to any strangers", her father told her. On the train, Anna was alone with a man. "Hello", he said. Anna remembered her father's worlds. She did not say anything. This book is in British English. Included CD contains audio versions of all the chapters of the book. ... |
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This book is in British English. ... Stuart is 17 years old and lives in Leeds. He has left school but he has no job and no money. He wants the motorbike that his friend Martin is selling. How will he find the money to buy Martin’s bike? Included CD contains audio versions of all the chapters of the book. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com . ... |
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That night, neither Louise or Julien could sleep. Louise thought about Julien's kisses and she was frightened. She knew that it was wrong to betray her husband. But she was in love with Julien Sorel. She had never felt love like this before! Julien thought about Louise's husband. The mayor was an important and powerful man. If Julien seduced Rênal's beautiful wife, he would be in danger. He was sure that he would lose his job. Perhaps Rênal would kill him! This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about the life of Stendhal ; points for understanding comprehension questions; ... |
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Two girls and two boys were standing in the middle of Lychford green airfield. The airfield wasn't used any more and its buildings were in ruins. Grass grew on the broken runways. It was raining and the kids were cold and wet. "– This is a sad place! - Jack said. – Something terrible happened here once. The rain was falling heavily now and a strong wind was blowing. suddenly, there was a flash of lightning. Thunder followed it a at once. The four friends were in the middle of a terrible storm! Regan looked up and she screamed. A black shape was falling out of the dark clouds. – It's a World War Two Spitfire! - ... |
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The year is 1547. In London, two boys from different families live very different lives. One is Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England; the other is Tom Canty, the son of a thief. One day they meet and their lives change forever. What happens when the two boys wear each others clothes? Why does the prince need the help of a poor man? Who becomes king when Henry VIII dies? And how can a beautiful gold object save the prince? Mark Twain's classic story of two young boys who swap lives has the answers. "A few minutes later, Tom was wearing the prince's expensive clothes and the hat with purple ... |