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Sherlock Holmes investigates: three stories of detection (+CD)
Sherlock Holmes is at work in three stories: solving the problem of a hat and a goose in 'The Blue Carbuncle'; finding a missing fianc? in 'A Case of Identity'; and discovering the identity of a strange creature in 'The Yellow Face'. (From the publisher)...
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Treasure island (+CD)
Treasure Island is a story that has everything: pirates, hidden treasure, murder and mystery! Jim Hawkins is a boy who lives at the time of the great sailing ships and pirates. When Jim finds a treasure map, his life changes. He begins an exciting and dangerous adventure. What is the black spot? Who is the crazy sailor who lives alone on the island? Where is Captain Flint's treasure? You'll find answers to these questions and much more in Treasure Island: one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE RE...
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Million dollar theft in San Francisco (+CD)
Two years have passed since Susan, Brian and Jim solved a baffling case in San Francisco, and now they have to solve a million dollar mystery: where has Mark Twain's diary gone? They are determined to find it and start looking into a dark secret from the 1850s and the wild days of the California Gold Rush... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. (From the publisher)...
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Sherlock Holmes and the red circle (+CD)
A mysterious lodger, strange messages, a secret society and a terrible murder are the elements of a case that Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson have to solve... (From the publisher)...
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The Canterville ghost (+CD)
A rich American family decides to buy a haunted house in England. They certainly don't believe in ghosts until they meet Sir Simon, the 300-year old ghost with a frightening reputation, who takes his job very seriously. All kinds of bizarre things happen at Canterville Chase, until young Virginia meets Sir Simon... (From the publisher)...
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Miss Grace green and the clown brothers
The four little clown fish just love swimming and playing, although they are afraid of three particularly big, bad fish! But help is at hand in the shape of Miss Grace Green. This delightful story also shows us how life is so much better when we live together. (From the publisher)...
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Murder on the Orient Express
Με δυνατότητα λήψης αρχείου A murder is discovered on the Orient Express, just as snow stops the train in the mountains for days. There is a killer on board - but who is it? World-famous detective Hercule Poirot promises to find the truth, in one of Agatha Christie’s greatest and most popular mysteries. This reader also contains: - A wide range of skills practice - Cambridge English Preliminary and Trinity (Grade 5) style activities - Dossiers: Agatha Christie; 1933; The great detectives - Full recording of the text - Exit test and keys a...
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The Canterville ghost (+CD)
When the American Otis family move to their new house in England, interesting things begin to happen - especially when they meet Mr Ghost! This beautifully illustrated adapted version of Oscar Wilde's "The Canterville Ghost" will appeal to young readers and capture their imagination. Special features include: - clear illustrations for immediate comprehension - games and activities to involve friends and family and make learning really fun - a recording of the text plus additional listening activities (From the publisher)...
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Three men on the Bummel (+CD)
Three friends decide to go on a bicycle trip through the beautiful Black Forest in Germany, where they meet with all kinds of hilarious adventures as they get into and out of trouble... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the text, written in British English, this reader contains: - A wide range of activities practising the four skills - Dossiers: The Gold...
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A Study in Scarlet
A Study in Scarlet is the very first Sherlock Holmes story which brought great fame to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This incredible adventure of lost love and terrible revenge crosses two continents. It is a bewildering and macabre mystery for Scotland Yard, until Sherlock Holmes examines the case in depth with the help of his friend, Doctor Watson. This reader also contains: - A wide range of skills practice - Cambridge English Preliminary and Trinity (Grade 5) style activities - Dossiers: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Detective Story, T...
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Sherlock Holmes stories (+CD)
'The Red-Headed League' and 'The Speckled Band' are taken from Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. In these two stories we join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in Victorian London as they try to solve two of their most mysterious and terrifying cases. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. (From the publisher)...
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The picture of Dorian Gray (+CD)
When the superbly handsome Dorian Gray sees his portrait he makes a terrible wish: that the portrait will grow older and that he will remain young forever. What happens to the portrait that no one ever sees? A disturbing story of a man who is willing to sell his soul for eternal youth while pursuing pleasure and passion. (From the publisher)...
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Around the world in eighty days (+CD)
In 1872, a rich English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, makes a bet that he can go around the world in eighty days. Accompanied by his French manservant, he sets off on an incredible race against the clock. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: - A wide range of activities practising the four skills - Dossiers: Great journeys aroun...
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Silas Marner (+CD)
Set in the English countryside in the first years of the nineteenth century, Silas Marner is a magical story of redemption through human relationships. Silas, a weaver, is betrayed by his best friend and the woman he loves. He loses all faith in humanity and moves to the village of Raveloe. There he lives a solitary life, working and hoarding his gold coins, until one day his gold is stolen. (From the publisher)...
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The time machine
The Time Traveller visits the year 802701. The people seem to live peacefully with nothing to do but eat fruit, gather flowers and play. But what is the hidden secret of this world? What happens on the darkest night? In one of the greatest science fiction novels, H.G. Wells explores the future of the human race. (From the publisher) This reader also contains: -A wide range of skills practice -Cambridge English Preliminary and Trinity (Grade 6) style activities -Dossiers: A short history of science fiction; Is time travel possible?; Cinema:...
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Alice's adventures in wonderland (+CD)
Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in the magical world of Wonderland, where anything can happen. She grows bigger and smaller and she meets a lot of very strange characters! These include the Caterpillar on his mushroom, the smiling Cheshire Cat, the Hatter and the March Hare at their mad tea party, the Queen of Hearts at her crazy game of croquet, and many more! This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical backgr...
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Love in Shakespeare: five stories (+CD)
Varying aspects of love feature in these five stories based on plays by Shakespeare - love and marriage, young love, romantic love, jealous love and passionate love. Some of the characters find happiness while for others love brings only misery and pain. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: -An introduction about Shakespeare...
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Great expectations (+CD)
When Pip, a poor boy, receives a lot of money from a mysterious benefactor, his life changes. But who is his benefactor? And why does he or she want to give him money? Pip is in love with Estella but can she love him? In London, with a lot of money and new friends, Pip forgets his old life and his old friends. Until, one day, a surprise visitor arrives at his door and everything changes again... (From the publisher)...
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Jane eyre (+CD)
After a sad and lonely childhood, plain Jane Eyre becomes a governess at the household of the charismatic but mysterious Mr Rochester, who is hiding a terrible secret... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: -An introduction about the life and times of Charlotte Bronte -A wide range of activities practising the four skills -D...
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THE SECRET GARDEN (+CD)
Mary Lennox is a spoilt, unpleasant little girl, who goes to live with her uncle in Yorkshire after the death of her parents in India. Left to play by herself, she explores the grounds to the house and finds the secret garden which was locked up ten years earlier... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: - Wide range of activi...
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