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Original Stories

Enjoyable reading material providing a rich context for language practice

• Stories which have been carefully graded for each level according to vocabulary, grammatical structures, sentence length and plot complexity
• Full-colour illustrations closely integrated with the text which stimulate learners and facilitate understanding
• The ideal springboard for the development of learners’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
 
 
Components:

• Student’s Book
• Activity Book, comprising a variety of activities on each chapter (reading comprehension, vocabulary, guided writing and prediction exercises), exercises on the whole story and a multilingual glossary
• Teacher’s Book, consisting of the Reader itself, the Activity Book with the answers overprinted and a section with teacher’s notes
• Cassette with a fully dramatised version of the story including music and sound effects
Pack including Student’s Book, Activity Book and Audio CD
         
Lisa Goes to London
(Starter)

In this story, a young girl goes on a trip to London in order to take part in the final of an international short story competition. Readers will join her and her fellow finalists on their exciting sightseeing tour of the British capital.

   
 
Paul and Pierre in Paris
(Starter)

Paul, a young English boy travels through the Chunnel to Paris. There, he meets his pen friend Pierre Dupont, Monsieur and Madame Dupont and Pierre’s cousin Sylvie. Paul visits the famous sights of Paris and helps Pierre and Sylvie with a school project with truly exciting results. Enjoy a majestic tour in the city of light and share their adventures.

 
   
The Mix-up
(Elementary)

In this contemporary story, four American teenage musicians are invited to one of the most prestigious music awards and expect to have the time of their lives. However, an unexpected twist at the start of their journey turns their trip to New York into one full of action, excitement and suspense. Well-rounded, modern and likeable characters take the readers by the hand and lead them into a world of fun and adventure.

 
   
Lisa visits Loch Ness
(Elementary)

Lisa continues her adventures. This time along the banks of the beautiful but mysterious Loch Ness in Scotland. She meets her hosts, the MacGregor family, spends two weeks with them on the shores of Loch Ness and becomes intrigued by Nessie, the famous monster. Join Lisa and the MacGregors in their adventures and find out lots of interesting facts about Scotland, its people and, of course, Nessie.

   
 
   
In the Year of the Dragon
(Pre-intermediate)

In this contemporary story, two brothers, Jason and Nicholas, get lost in the midst of Hong Kong's colourful New Year celebrations after Jason's plans are intercepted by his curious younger brother. During their adventures around Hong Kong, Jason makes new friends and finds out a lot of interesting things about the world and himself. It is a story of acceptance, friendship and self-discovery. Realistic and likeable characters bring the story to life with mystery and entertainment.

 
   
Save the Forest
(Pre-intermediate)

Christopher Andrews lives in Aylesworth, a quiet town in Barkshire. Nothing exciting happens until the day when Christopher finds out that his favourite place, Aylesworth forest, will be cut down to build blocks of flats. He decides that he has to do something to save this beautiful old forest. With the help of others, Christopher makes sure his voice is heard. In this contemporary story Christopher not only proves that nothing is impossible, but he also learns a great deal about himself.

 
 
   
Back to the Dreamtime
(Intermediate)

In this contemporary story, Richard, a teenage Aboriginal boy raised in white Australian society, is compelled to come to terms with his past by forces outside his control. Readers will join Richard, his brother and his best friend on a journey of self-discovery, mystery and adventure through the Australian outback.

 
   
Lost in the Cave
(Intermediate)

Three teenage girls, Ellise, Fran and Agnes join a potholers’ club in Derbyshire and go with other club members on a trip to the Peak District National Park. Their first visit into a cave leaves them excited and hungry for more, so they decide to go to the cave again. This time, however, the girls are alone, so a difficult and at times dangerous adventure begins. Ellise, Fran and Agnes not only prove that nothing is impossible, but they also learn a great deal about themselves.

   
   
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