Pauline Francis Books

This series provides reading and learning at four language levels through a range of integrated activities designed to develop reading skills, consolidate vocabulary, and offer personalized project work.

A book about growing up which has delighted generations of young readers. The illustrations by Ella Bailey are perfect for the modern audience. This edition includes extra material for young readers. The four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes – experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish – but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations.

Ed Malone is persuaded to join the larger-than-life Professor George Edward Challenger on a scientific expedition in the depths of the Amazon. But as the expedition team plunges deeper into the forest, the danger mounts. Now it is up to Ed and the Professor to get out alive.

"The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. He will have to live on this island for the next twenty-eight years"--Back cover note

The voyages of an Englishman carry him to such strange places as Lilliput, where people are six inches tall; Brobdingnag, a land of giants; and a country ruled by horses.

The Fast Track Classics series enables students to experience the pleasure of reading well-known classic novels. These shortened classic novels cater for every taste whether it is the delightful story of Little Women, the gripping adventure of Kidnapped, the compelling and poignant Phantom of the Opera, or the dark and mysterious drama of Jane Eyre. Each book is a manageable size, with short chapters and helpful illustrations. The introduction gives a synopsis of the plot and a short biography of the author. Carefully designed with lexical structures and vocabulary to match the ability of the student, Fast Track Classics still convey the essence of these powerful stories and lose none of their characterisation.

Heinemann Guided Readers: Intermediate LevelThis is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Bram Stoker's chilling masterpiece, Dracula, is a truly iconic and unsettling tale of vampirism.

Reading a complete story in English gives students a great sense of achievement - and encourages them to read more. The books are graded at six vocabulary levels, ranging from 250 words (Starter) to 2,500 (Advanced). The activities pages at the back of each Bookworm are designed to helplearners derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the story.

Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, 1922. (The Windermere series). With a new introductory note.

MYSTERY & HORROR Through the narratives of Mr Enfield, Mr Utterson, Dr Lanyon and Poole, Jekyll’s butler, the mystery of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is revealed: Dr Jekyll, an eminent scientist, has discovered a drug which changes him into the embodiment of his evil impulses. Which side of Jekyll, the good or the evil, will triumph? Dossiers: London and Crime The ‘Double’ in 19th-century Fiction

After the death of her father, Henry VIII, a young Elizabeth journeys to London to live with her father's widow, Katherine Parr, and her new husband, Thomas Seymour. Surrounded by malicious whisperings of her late mother's witchcraft, Elizabeth is desperate to escape suspicion and discover the truth about her mother.

[Penguin Readers Level 2]Sindbad the Sailor went to sea seven times. Each time his voyage was filled with adventure and danger! He meets giant men, giant snakes and giant birds. How does he save himself? Set sail with Sindbad on these exciting voyages. ...

A powerful historical novel that brings to life an unforgettable story of love, hope and royal duty, from a hugely talented new author. Synopsis The life of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, is all too often remembered as just a line in a history book, but this stunning debut novel reveals the full fascinating and tragic story - a tale of treachery, power struggles, and religious turmoil in the Tudor court. Intricately woven and passionately written, The Raven Queen is also a sensitive story of love against all odds that will enchant readers.

A Bold and beguiling story of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World.

There's an exciting email for Ben from his friend Nico in Italy. Nico has two tickets for the Italy-England football match! On the plane from London to Rome, Ben makes a new friend, who is also going to the match. On the big day, Rome is full of excited soccer fans. But the boys get a nasty surprise - their tickets are missing!

Made in 1919,a swashblucking 19th century Robin Hood set in San juan Capistrano. Don Diego Vega has return to California after several years in Spain to find the city under miltary rule of the evil Governor.

The 'Fast Track Classics' series presents retold, shortened versions of classic novels that are suitable for children working at Key Stage Two. The stories are retold so as to lose none of the strength and character of the originals.

Im Jahr 1815 in Frankreich. Der junge Seemann Edmond Dantès ist der glücklichste Mann der Welt: Er soll bald zum Kapitän ernannt werden. Und er ist verlobt mit der schönen Spanierin Mercedes. Bald wollen die beiden heiraten. Doch es gibt viele Leute, die ihn um sein Glück beneiden. Edmond ahnt nicht, dass ausgerechnet seine Freunde einen grausamen Plan schmieden. Einen Plan, der sein Glück für immer zerstören wird … Man ruderte Edmond hinaus aufs Meer. In der Dunkelheit konnte er nichts erkennen. Dann näherte sich das Boot dem Ufer. „Mein Gott!“, rief Edmond. „Das ist ja das Gefängnis, Kastell If!“

There's an exciting email for Ben from his friend Nico in Italy. Nico has two tickets for the Italy-England football match! On the plane from London to Rome, Ben makes a new friend, who is also going to the match. On the big day, Rome is full of excited soccer fans. But the boys get a nasty surprise - their tickets are missing!

Schauplatz der Geschichte ist die Pariser Oper um 1880: Die junge Sängerin Christine feiert dort Erfolge. Das verdankt sie auch ihrem Gesangslehrer Erik, einem geheimnisvollen Mann. Warum darf Christine sein Gesicht nicht sehen? Und warum ist Erik so eifersüchtig auf ihren Liebhaber Raoul? Christine schreit auf. „Es tut weh, Erik. Bitte lass mich frei!“ Kurz darauf hört sie Eriks Stimme. „Ich werde dich frei lassen, Christine“, sagt er. „Ich lass dich gehen. Aber merk dir: Wenn du dich nicht für mich entscheidest …. Dann werden wir alle sterben.“ Dieser bekannte Schauer-Roman ist auch die Vorlage für ein erfolgreiches Musical.

Lisa macht einen Skikurs in den Alpen. Ausgerechnet Tom, den sie heimlich bewundert, verspottet sie wegen ihrer Unsicherheit auf den Skiern. Doch als sich Tom auf einer schwierigen Piste verletzt, ist er auf Lisas Hilfe angewiesen. Und Lisa ist ganz auf sich allein gestellt