In this story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a young girl called Mary starts out as unloved and unlovable.
She moves home and, through her contact with country life and people, she gradually changes. She discovers an abandoned garden which gives her a driving aim in life to bring the garden back to life. Mary is a changed child, so changed that, when she finds someone similar to her former self, she decides to change him too. Underlying this story are valuable lessons about the importance of kindness, physical exercise and contact with the natural world.
Young readers might well see themselves in the selfish giant, based on Oscar Wildes classic, who doesnt want to share his favourite possession. Through the story they see how our actions not only affect others, but can also boomerang back and affect ourselves. They can empathise with the sad and lonely giant locked into his own cold selfishness and celebrate with him the realisation that if we give happiness to others we feel it ourselves too. Above all, this story is a humorous look at accepting and cor
A simple approach which captures the young readers attention. Children learn basic English vocabulary and structures. Full colour illustrated words and activity pages. Illustrated vocabulary includes the family weather underwater life in the garden
Dickens asked his readers to have a heart that never gets hard. As readers follow the life of Oliver Twist, a poor orphaned boy struggling against the dangers of life in 19thcentury London, they can empathise with his childhood in a workhouse and his life with a gang of pickpockets. They can also share his relief that there were some good people, ready and willing to rescue a child in need.
Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, its not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but its also everybodys story. Look at the picture on the front of this book. Thats me! Im going to school, and Im not very happy about it. The other children are not very kind to me. But Ive got a very special friend who always helps me. Do you want to know more? Well, open the book and read it. I hope you enjoy it.
After Hamlet sees his father146s ghost, he begins to act in a strange way. He now knows the terrible secret of his father146s death and must decide what to do. Many people think he146s become mad? Is it true? Will he do what his father146s ghost asks? And what about love? Will he lose Ophelia146s love for him? Read the play and see how Hamlet146s life changes and how it changes the lives of the people around him.
Rumbledumbles greatest loves are Anna and the other children, his garden and his little dog Maxi. When Maxi gets lost Rumbledumble and the children search everywhere for him. But Maxi is far away in another, very different, world. Will Maxi get back? Will Rumbledumble find him? This is a story about the loyalty between a man and his dog, about determination and about how help is not all one way sometimes children can help adults too! Its also about being kind to a stranger Even when that stranger is a li
When five young people in Berlin receive a mystery invitation, they begin an adventure that takes them to Greenland, Rwanda, South Africa and South America. Its an adventure that makes them some important friends... and a few enemies. Will the five find a way to help the Earth? Will the world listen to the Earthkeepers?
Uncle Jack and the children were relaxing in their garden when there was a call from Berta Black, Uncle Jacks friend from Alaska. She was phoning about a bear problem. Berta Black had a simple plan to save the bears, but that was before some thieves arrived!
Meet Ricardo, his family and friends. Meet Ricardo, a young boy from Bolivia who wants to tell you about his homeland and what life is like in a small Bolivian village. Then join Ricardo and his friends from Santa Cruz as they go on a fun day trip to the Pajcha waterfall!
Mary Lennox goes to live with her uncle in a big old house in the country. There are many gardens around the house. One day Mary finds a garden that has high walls and no door. What is the secret of the garden?
A true story of bullying and friendship. Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, its not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but its also everybodys story. Look at the picture on the front of this book. Thats me! Im going to school, and Im not very happy about it. The other children are not very kind to me. But Ive got a very special friend who always helps me. Do you want to know more? Well, open the book and read it. I hope you enjoy it.
Jekyll is a famous London doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange young friend? Why does Jekyll like him? And why does noone else like him? Stevensons dark thriller is the story of one mans need to find himself in the dark, foggy London of Victorian times.
Ça Depend lives in the Congo. Hes a happy children who loves going to school. What about you? How is your life different from his? How is it the same? Join Ça Depend, a young boy from the Congo. Discover his country, in the heart of Africa, and the reality around him. Follow his daily journey between his family, friends and school as he tells us his dreams for a his future life.
You must start packing, Ned, says his mother, We are leaving early tomorrow... the mountains, remember? Tags Adventure Nature In this Reader you will find Games and language activities An audio recording of the story A picture dictionary Ned is bored when his parents take him on holiday to the mountains, but there is an exciting adventure waiting for the boy from the city. Ned is not happy when his parents take him on holiday to a small mountain village he wants to stay at home and p
Our story begins just outside Miss Pinkertons Academy for Young Ladies at Chiswick Mall in London. A large family carriage is waiting for two young ladies, Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. Vanity Fair was written 200 years ago, but it is a thoroughly modern story that provides us with universal truths about what it means to be human, in all its splendour and with all its imperfections. It is a story full of memorable characters who accompany you on a fascinating journey through the first part of the nin