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.
Pauline Francis Book order (chronological)
This author approaches writing with a fascination for history, particularly the sixteenth century. Her works delve into the lives of individuals facing difficult decisions in rapidly changing worlds. With a deep interest in the past, she explores themes that resonate with readers today. Her unique style blends historical research with compelling storytelling, bringing past eras to life for a modern audience.






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!
Traitor's Kiss. The Young Elizabeth I.
- 269 pages
- 10 hours of reading
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.
Black beauty
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated by his new masters, Anna Sewell rails against animal mistreatment in this poignant tale of a horse whose spirit can not be broken.
Level 3: Food for Thought
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Original / British English (Available April 2008) Farm work isn't Joe's idea of holiday fun. He wanted to spend the summer surfing. But when he finds himself in the middle of a disagreement about GM (genetically-modified) crop trials, life becomes more interesting. He also meets two very different girls. But what do they really want from him?
A World Away
- 316 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A Bold and beguiling story of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World.
Gulliver's travels : level 2
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Fast Track Classics: Jane Eyre - Intermediate
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
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.
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.
Raven Queen
- 242 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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 gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s.
Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran.věk 14+Ed Malone - mladý novinář se připojí k týmu průzkumníků, v čele s excentrickým profesorem Challengerem, který tvrdí, že našel ztracený svět…
Tarzan
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
'Tarzan' tells the story of a baby - orphaned in the African jungle - who was brought up by apes, not knowing that his parents are Lord and Lady Greystoke of England.
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.
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
Orphaned Oliver lives in a cold, grim workhouse, until the day he dares to ask for more. Escaping to London, Oliver finds new friends and thinks he has a home at last. But his troubles are only just beginning.
The war of the worlds. Retold by Pauline Francis
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Little Women
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
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.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
From the beautiful, collectable series, no home library should be without this enduring essential classic.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A humane scientist attempts to explore the most loathsome forces of evil behind the doors of his London laboratory, in a controlled-vocabulary adaptation of Stevenson's classic tale.
Robinson Crusoe
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
"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
A mission to rid the seas of a monstrous creature becomes a terrifying nightmare when Professor Arronax, Conseil and Ned Land are thrown overboard. The huge marine animal which has haunted the water is no living beast, but a spectacular man-made vessel, and the three men find themselves the helpless prisoners of Captain Nemo. Resigned to their fate, they begin a miraculous journey on the submarine ship which can travel through waters never before explored. For the Professor, at least, this voyage is one he would not have missed for the world.
Dracula
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Count Dracula is a vampire. He drinks people's blood. When he leaves his lonely castle in the mountains of Transylvania to come to England, Professor Helsing is the only one who understands the danger. But can he stop Dracula's deadly intentions? Bram Stoker's Dracula is the world's most famous horror story and has inspired many films.
White Fang, Class Set
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Reader im preisgünstigen Klassensatz zu einer Mindestbestellmenge von 10 Exemplaren Wolfsblut kommt im kalten und verschneiten Norden Alaskas zur Welt. Er ist halb Hund und halb Wolf. Früh lernt er, nach den unerbittlichen Gesetzen der Natur zu leben und kämpft zusammen mit seiner Mutter Kiche ums Überleben. Eines Tages wird er von Gray Beaver eingefangen und als Schlittenhund eingesetzt. Nun muss er sich den Gesetzen der Menschen unterordnen, die manchmal fair, oft aber auch grausam sind. Wird Wolfsblut jemals einem Menschen vertrauen können?
The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
[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. ...
Vanity fair
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.




















