Paul Fisher Johnson Books

The adventures of a mischievous young boy and his friends growing up in a Mississippi River town in the nineteenth century.

Classics with legible texts you can actually read at a fantastic price.

If you find a locked room in a lonely inn, don't try to open it, even on a bright sunny day. If you find a strange whistle hidden among the stones of an old church, don't blow it. If a mysterious man gives you a piece of paper with strange writing on it, give it back to him at once. And if you call a dead man from his grave, don't expect to sleep peacefully ever again. Read these five ghost stories by daylight, and make sure your door is locked.

This series offers six graded stages providing more than 130 stories at different levels of ability. The lower levels feature a wide choice of original stories, while the higher levels feature adaptations of well-known works originally published for native speakers. There are titles to suit all tastes: fantasy and horror; thriller and adventure; classics; true stories; crime and mystery; human interest. The Activities section at the back of each title has been extended to include extra activities before, while and after reading, helping students to interact with the text and get the most out of each story. Each title also has an introduction, a glossary of key topic words, and an About the Author section.

"Ethan Frome" is a classic tale of wasted lives set in bleak New England, focusing on a lonely farmer, his sickly wife Zeena, and her cousin Mattie. Edith Wharton's celebrated work explores themes of thwarted love and tragic waste, showcasing deep psychological realism. Critic Elaine Showalter provides insight into its lasting impact.