The New Oxford Progressive English Readers offer a great selection of classic novels and plays from renowned authors that have been abridged in the form of easy-to-read stories for children to enjoy.
David Foulds Book order






- 2005
- 1995
Oxford Progressive English Readers - 2: Nicholas Nickleby
- 78 pages
- 3 hours of reading
After his father dies, Nicholas Nickleby goes to London with his mother and sister. Mistreated by a wicked relative, it is up to Nicholas to save them.
- 1994
The Golden Goose and Other Stories
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, illustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement.
- 1994
A midsummer night's dream and other stories from Shakespeare's plays
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
New Shakespeare, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary.
- 1993
New Oxford Progressive English Readers - 2: The Flying Heads and Other Strange Stories
- 78 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A collection of strange and terrifying stories from all over the world.
- 1993
New Oxford Progressive English Readers 2. Dagger & Wings and Other Father Brown Stories
- 78 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Some of the strange mysteries investigated by Father Brown, a clever little priest who turns out to be the greatest detective of them all.
- 1992
Golden Touch and Other Stories
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Grade level: 3, 4, 5, e, p, i.
- 1992
Tales from the Arabian nights
- 57 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, illustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement.

