Set in an alternate version of Queens, N.Y., fifteen-year-old Violetta must participate in the Trials, a series of tests meant to push her to the edge, to atone for her sister's death.
Lida Baker Book order (chronological)
Lida Baker is an educator specializing in teaching English as a foreign language. Her expertise lies in creating textbooks for English learners. Through her work at the American Language Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, she possesses a deep understanding of the needs of language students. Her materials are designed to effectively support English acquisition.
The Teacher's Books are conventional in approach and provide a reference to the answer key and audio scripts for exercises, to support teachers new to EAP teaching by providing extra background information on key aspects like critical thinking, to offer additional ideas and support for busy or inexperienced teachers.