A History of Britain Fiona Beddall Original / British English How to be an Alien George Mikes Contemporary / British English Britain is a small country but it has a long history. Two thousand years ago it was part of the Roman Empire. In the 1930s the British Empire was the biggest empire in world history. In the past, kings and queens fought to rule Britain. Discover how wars, revolutions and religion have changed its history. Read about the different countries of the United Kingdom – and the great men and women who have shaped the British nation. Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8187 6 / 48 pages 978 1 4058 7908 8 This is the funniest book that you will read about English people! Why are the English different from Europeans? George Mikes’ book describes the strange things the English do and say. And the English don’t get angry when they read the book. They love it! You will too! Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8188 3 / 56 pages 978 1 4058 7909 5 The Interpreter Contemporary / American English The Island of Dr Moreau H.G.Wells Classic / British English Silvia Broome is an interpreter at the United Nations. One night she hears a plan to kill the President of the African state of Matobo. Agent Tobin Keller of the US Secret Service must stop the killers. But is Silvia telling the truth? Is she hiding something from him? Is she more dangerous than the President’s other enemies? Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8189 0 / 64 pages 978 1 4058 7911 8 Edward Prendick is travelling in the South Pacific when his ship goes down. He is saved after many days at sea by another ship, and a passenger, Montgomery, nurses him back to health. Prendick becomes interested in the mystery of Montgomery’s life. Why does he live on an unknown Pacific island? Why is he taking animals there? And should Prendick fear the dark secrets of Montgomery’s master – the even more mysterious Doctor Moreau? Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8190 6 / 64 pages 978 1 4058 7912 5 Jim Smiley and his Jumping Frog and Other Stories Mark Twain Classic / American English K’s First Case L.G. Alexander Original / British English Mark Twain is one of America’s most famous and best-loved writers. He wrote about every important subject of his time. Twain’s stories are usually amusing but with a serious message too. You will read about people’s hopes and fears, happiness and terrible sadness—and wonderful practical jokes! Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 6239 4 / 72 pages 978 1 4058 7914 9 Katrina Kirby is a detective. People call her ‘K’. There has been a murder in a big country house. ‘K’ knows that one of five people murdered Sir Michael Gray. Who did it? How? Why? This is a detective story with a difference: ‘K’ needs your help with her case. Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8191 3 / 72 pages 978 1 4058 7915 6 Madame Doubtfire Anne Fine Contemporary / British English The Man with Two Shadows and Other Ghost Stories Thomas Hood and Others Classic / British English Miranda Hilliard does not live with her husband, Daniel. He wants to see the children more often, but they live with Miranda. One day Madame Doubtfire comes to work for Miranda and help with the children. But Madame Doubtfire seems strange, more like a man than a woman ... Book 978 1 4058 8192 0 / 56 pages In these six stories, strange and frightening things happen. Dead people return as ghosts. One ghost returns to catch a murderer; another ghost brings bad luck and death; and another gives warning of danger. You may or may not believe in ghosts, but we all enjoy a good story. Book Audio Pack 978 1 4058 8193 7 / 56 pages 978 1 4058 7917 0 NO AudiO PACK AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE IN USA AND CANADA 30 LEVEL 3 Pagina 22
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