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This is a story about a witch who is so stupid that she is actually harmless! She becomes extremely dangerous however, when a blow to her head turns her into a good witch. There is nothing worse than a very stupid person who wants to do good, particularly if she has magic powers on her side!

The EARLYREADS series is aimed at children from four to twelve years old and contains original stories and traditional favourites, as well as some cultural readers, graded over five levels.
All the readers can be easily dramatised. The most recent titles are accompanied by playscriptswhich can be downloaded free from our website.

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Adapted by Gina D. B. Clemen

Mystery & horror

A mysterious lodger has just rented rooms at Mrs Warren's lodging house. She is frightened by this strange individual, so she asks Sherlock Holmes to help. He and Dr Watson discover cryptic messages, a sinister secret society with international roots and a terrible murder...

Dossiers:
An introduction to Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, Victorian Writers, Police and Detectives of the 19th Century

Series: Green Apple | Level:  skladem (ihned expedujeme)

Adaptation and activities by Benjamin Anderson

Adventure

When Robinson Crusoe tells his parents that he wants to go to sea they don’t want him to go, but he ignores their wishes and joins a ship. This is just the beginning of his many adventures at sea, which end with him being shipwrecked on a desert island.
Considered the first English novel, Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, was based on a real-life story.

Dossiers:
The Atlantic Slave Trade
The Real Robinson Crusoe: Alexander Selkirk

Exit test

Series:  skladem (ihned expedujeme)

Mystery & horror

An abandoned mansion, a ghostly face at the window and mysterious happenings at one of the city's favorite landmarks is the start of a thrilling adventure for Jim Reilly and his teenage friends.Set in cosmopolitan San Francisco, California, this is a mystery story full of suspense with an unexpected twist, brilliantly solved by three young detectives.

Dossier:
A Guide to San Francisco
Natural Resources and Pollution

Exit test

Series: Green Apple | Level: <a href="http://www.blackcat

Retold by Kelly Reinhart

Human interest

Growing up in New England during the American Civil War isn’t easy for the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. With their father away, they must learn to make sacrifices and accept disappointments.
Discover how the four sisters’ dreams finally come true in this timeless classic about love, kindness, and generosity which is based on the author’s childhood experiences.

Dossiers:
The American Civil War
America: The Melting Pot
America: Immigration Today

Exit test

Series:  skladem (ihned expedujeme)

Retold by Patrizia Caruzzo

Mystery and Horror

Keawe, a young Hawaiian sailor, is offered the opportunity to buy a bottle containing an imp which will grant all his wishes. The only catch is that the bottle must thereafter be resold for a price smaller than what he paid for it, or he will be condemned to live out the rest of his days in excruciating torment.
Follow Keawe on his adventures and find out the consequences that this magical imp has on his life and the lives of the people around him.

Dossiers:
Captain Cook
Hawaii

Exit Test

Book + audio CD/CD-ROM win/mac

Series: <a href="http://www.blac

Adventure

Set in 15th-century England during the Wars of the Roses, this is the exciting story of the adventures of young Richard Shelton and the mysterious band of the Black Arrow.
Richard must fight against his cruel guardian Sir Daniel Brackley, and his treacherous men to protect his true love Joanna. Because of his courage and honesty he becomes a knight and helps to save his country.
Suspense, mystery, excitement, incredible adventures and romance fill this thrilling tale that is hard to put down.

Dossiers:
The Wars of the Roses
Knights and Knighthood Today

Exit test

Series:  skladem (ihned expedujeme)

Adventure

Meet Huckleberry Finn and embark on an exciting series of adventures down the Mississippi River. Enjoy the ride as Huck ingeniously escapes from the clutches of his cruel father; cleverly stops a couple of villains from stealing a family’s fortune; and enlists the help of his friend Tom Sawyer to save a runaway slave from a terrible fate.
The story’s intricate plot and surprise ending are some of the elements that help make Huckleberry Finn an American classic that appeals to young and old alike.

Dossier:
Slavery

Exit test

Series:

7 years +

Stage 2

Learn English while having fun!

Who was the real Santa Claus? This old traditional German tale tells the story of why Santa wears a red coat and where he got his magical sleigh and reindeer.

The funpack contains:

* Reader
* Audio CD
* DVD Video/DVD-ROM

When used with a computer, these DVD Video/DVD-ROM give pupils the chance to practise the English language through interactive exercises, either in class or at home. When used with a DVD player, pupils can enjoy the animated films and songs.

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .

With a highly communicative syllabus and interactive multimedia support materials, plus expert tips and advice from one of the world's leading business schools, Business Result helps learners develop the skills they need, quickly and effectively. Key features * Communicative syllabus provides pick-up-and-use business skills. * Real-world case studies deliver authentic insights into key business issues. * The Expert View from Cranfield School of Management offers authoritative business commentary on every case study. * Interactive Workbook on CD-ROM - included with every Student's Book - gives students a complete self-study resource. * Teacher Training DVD with every Teacher's Book shows classroom footage, includes author commentary, and covers three pedagogical areas per level.