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Pauline Francis

    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.

    Gulliver's travels : level 2
    Robinson Crusoe
    The Lost World
    Hueber Lektüren - 1: Adventure in the Alps
    Little Women
    White fang
    • Das Phantom der Oper

      In Einfacher Sprache

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      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.

      Das Phantom der Oper2018
    • Der Graf von Monte Christo

      In Einfacher Sprache

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      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!“

      Der Graf von Monte Christo2017
      3.0
    • 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!

      The Football Match, m. Audio-CD2015
      2.0
    • 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.

      Traitor's Kiss. The Young Elizabeth I.2011
      3.5
    • 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.

      A World Away2008
      3.2
    • 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.

      Gulliver's travels : level 22008
      4.1
    • 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 Time Machine2007
      3.0
    • 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 Mark of Zorro2007
    • 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.

      Raven Queen2007
      3.4
    • The Lost World

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      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 Lost World2007
      4.3
    • Hueber Lektüren - 1: Adventure in the Alps

      Ab 5. Klasse - With Audio CD

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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

      Hueber Lektüren - 1: Adventure in the Alps2006
      5.0
    • Oliver Twist

      • 67 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A simplified retelling of the adventures of an orphan boy who lives in the squalid surroundings of a nineteenth-century English workhouse until he becomes involved with a gang of thieves.

      Oliver Twist2006
      4.1
    • 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.

      The war of the worlds. Retold by Pauline Francis2006
    • Little Women

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in mid-nineteenth-century New England.

      Little Women2006
      4.4
    • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerising thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man's nature. This volume also includes a collection of Stevenson's short stories

      Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde2006
      3.9
    • Robinson Crusoe

      • 42 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The sole survivor of a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is stranded on an uninhabited island far away from any shipping routes. With patience and ingenuity, he transforms his island into a tropical paradise. For twenty-four years he has no human company, until one Friday, he rescues a prisoner from a boat of cannibals.

      Robinson Crusoe2006
      4.2
    • 20,000 leagues under the sea

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

      20,000 leagues under the sea2005
      3.9
    • Dracula

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Solicitor Jonathan Harker embarks on a journey to the castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania, becomes imprisoned there and experiences a host of horrors until he finds an escape.

      Dracula2005
      4.1
    • White fang

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is the story of White Fang, a wild wolf who falls into the hands of men. They use White Fang's strength and are cruel to him so that he becomes fierce and dangerous. But through Scott, a different type of man, White Fang learns that between animals and people there can be love and respect and loyality

      White fang2003
      4.4
    • 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. ...

      The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor2000
      3.3
    • Vanity Fair

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Classic / British English Becky Sharp, an intelligent young lady with no family or money, becomes a governess. But this type of life is not enough for her. She has big plans for herself. Is she clever enough to find success? Will she marry and be happy? Or will life be unkind to her?

      Vanity Fair2000
      3.9