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SHERLOCK HOLMES STRIKES BACK
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A2
Two more cases solved by Sherlock Holmes:
The Adventures of the Dancing Men about a secret gangster code; and Silver Blaze, the missing racehorse.
The book also looks at the development of gangster crime in Chicago, and other famous detectives.
112 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-09-7
9,80 €


DR. JEKYL AND MR. HYDE
Robert Louis Stevenson
B1.2
This famous novel about a respectable doctor with a double life marks a milestone in modern horror fiction.
The book includes a history of horror stories, and looks at the medical profession in the 19th century.
112 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-07-3
9,80 €


ROMEO AND JULIET
William Shakespeare
B1.2
The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time.
Set against a backdrop of hate between two rival families, Shakespeare’s play moves towards its tragic conclusion through scenes of fi ghting, love and desperation, but also with moments of lively humour.
112 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-03-5
9,80 €


THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
Oscar Wilde
B1.2
When an American family buy Canterville Chase, they also buy a ghost.
In this lively and comic portrayal of the meeting of two cultures - modern American and traditional British – Wilde uses his satire and humour to describe the attempts of the ghost, Sir Simon, to frighten away the new owners.
112 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-02-8
9,80 €

A CRISTMAS CAROL
Charles Dickens
B2.1
Charles Dickens' uplifting Christmas story about the redemption of an angry miser is a classic.
This book also looks at the story's contribution to Christmas traditions in Britain, and suggests a real or virtual tour of Dickens’ London.
128 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-06-6
9,80 €


THE CANTERBURY TALES
Geoffrey Chaucer
B2.1
As Chaucer’s 14tH century pilgrims set off on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral, they all agree to tell a story.
The five well-known tales in this reader present, in a charming and often humorous style, many aspects of the human condition: life, death, strength, weakness, good, evil, greed and, of course, love.
128 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-01-1
9,80 €


ROBINSON CRUSOE
Daniel Defoe
B2.2
Daniel Defoe's classic story about a 17th century shipwrecked Englishman on a desert island and his slave, Friday.
The book looks at other shipwrecks, and tracks the development of racism from slavery to the modern day.
144 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-08-0
9,80 €

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Oscar Wilde
B2.2
When the young and handsome Dorian Gray sees a portrait of himself, he makes a wish, saying he would give anything to remain the same as his picture, and never grow old.
In his search for eternal youth and beauty Dorian dedicates himself to a life of uncontrolled pleasure. His wish comes true, but a price…
160 pages + CD
ISBN 978-88-99279-00-4
9,80 €