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Once upon a time, a long time ago, in London there was a happy family in a happy house. Happy parents, happy children, and a happy dog.Never leave your windows open at night. Anything can get in. The ...

Oh! says Alex, a little surprised. Dont you feel African at all? No, not at all! Marquat replies firmly. Just because Im black doesnt mean Im not British. I am British, just like you!Marquat, born in ...

Scott Fitzgeralds third novel was published in 1925 and has justifiably become a 20th century literary classic.Topics Love, SocietyGatsby? asked Daisy urgently. What Gatsby? Could it be the same young...

Its the summer holidays and Lizzie is excited about going to the beach with her friends. But her parents have other plans for her and she has to spend the summer in the countryside with a woman she do...

Two police officers, Harry and Emma, are sent to investigate an ancient Egyptian tomb where stolen gold is hidden. Harry is not happy and his mood gets worse when he finds out that a young girl is goi...

Step back in time to experience the adventures of a group of people to Canterbury in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England.In 1387, a group of people went to Canterbury. On their way, t...

The four Bremen Musicians like the little house in the forest. Its their home now. And every day they sing and play together! This is the story of a donkey who runs away to Bremen to play music in a b...

They dont have apples Potatoes or beans Or even a pea. They dont have pears. They dont have grapes. Poor Robin and PB3!An extraterrestrial adventure in which a bully gets more than he expects. When Fr...

Imagine you found a fairy at the bottom of your garden. And imagine the fairy tells you that your wishes will come true! This is what happens to the five children in this story.However, things dont ha...

These are two traditional stories around getting the ingredients to make soup.In the first one, retold in a famous version by Aleksey Tolstoy, who will help grandpa pull up a huge turnip to make soup ...

Oh no! I must go. The magic stops at midnight, said Cinderella. Wait! Come back! I dont know your name, called the Prince. Poor Cinderella! She works all day and her two horrible stepsisters dont help...

Kidnapped is an adventure story set in Scotland in the 18th century about a young man, David Balfour. After his father dies, David leaves his quiet, hometown in search of a new life at the house of Sh...

Theres daggers in mens smiles Act II, Sc. IIIMacbeth is a brave general, loyal to King Duncan and to Scotland. Until, that is, he meets three evil witches after a battle against King Duncans enemies. ...

One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by hel...

Suddenly, in the darkness, there was a terrible, low howl and it came from the moor. The hound! cried Holmes.An old family document says that everyone who lives at Baskerville Hall is in danger from a...

This novel tells the story of Hank Morgan, the boss of a factory in late 19th century Connecticut, who awakens to find himself transported back in time to early medieval England at the time of the leg...

Is it OK to trust everyone?Read about the Gingerbread Man as he runs away from an old woman, an old man, a cow and a horse. No one can catch him! But then he meets a fox... Who is more clever? The fox...

When five young people in Berlin receive a mystery invitation, they begin an adventure that takes them to Greenland, Rwanda, South Africa and South America.Its an adventure that makes them some import...

Can the children save a baby whale on the beach with the help of some Viking children? And a little help from Granny Fixit, of course!.When the children go with their mother to a Viking archaeological...

Hello! My name is Black Beauty. And Im a horse. I have an interesting story to tell you. I want to tell you about my life.My story starts with my mother, who taught me many things. And, when I close m...

Katie has some special friends Regazza the doll and Monty the mouse. They live in the Land of Forgotten Toys, the place where toys go when they are thrown away or are left forgotten in a toy box for a...

In Wuthering Heights, Emily Bront shows us the destructive power of hatred and revenge, but she also explores love in its many forms and, in the end, her story is about hope.Topics covered Love and Ha...

Martha the mammoth and her prehistoric animal friends are playing happily together in the wood when Martha discovers a baby woolly rhino called Ryan who has lost his mum and dad. While Martha and her ...

An excellent introduction to the world of Shakespeare. This edition includes seven of Shakespeares plays As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Much Ado About Not...

A good portrait is a portrait of the artist, not the sitter. I am afraid I show my soul in this painting.Dorian is visiting his friend, the kind and gentle painter Basil Hallward, when he meets Lord H...

Granny Fixit is in the park listening to the birds. How can she distract the children?There are two children. They arent enjoying the park! Theyre playing a video game! How can Granny Fixit distract t...

One of the most widely-read books worldwide. Moby Dick is the saga of Captain Ahab and his continuous pursuit of Moby Dick, the great white whale who maimed him during their last encounter.Ismael, a y...

PB3 finds that helping isnt always as easy as it seems and its important to think before you act!PB3 and his robot, Robin, are with their Earth friends, Ben and Sue finding out about life at the beach...

Have you ever seen a sloth? Jim and his sisters meet one of these animals in this adventure in the Amazon rainforest.Uncle Jack, Jim and his sisters and Dr Silver have an important mission! Can they t...

Its night. Sally is having dinner with her uncle, Coco the clown. Suddenly something lands on the roof of Cocos caravan! OH! Its a spaceship!PB3 and his robot, Robin, come down the stairs of the space...

Im sorry, Alfred. Its too dangerous here. I want to go home, says Jack. Would you like some cheese? asks Alfred.No, thank you. I want to go home. Ive got lots of grass at home, says Jack. Two mice are...

A new adventure for Harriett Holmes.Will Harriet Holmes and her friends be able to solve the case of the ghost of Lady Emily who is trying to scare Lady Frankie Strangehill from her home? Has it got a...

The novellas impact is such that it has become a part of the language.Jekyll is a famous London doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange young friend? Why does Jekyl...

Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of pirates and buried gold. It is known for its atmosphere, characters and action.After Jim Hawkins finds a map in an old sea chest, he starts a...

Who wants to go on a trip to London? You? Then join us on our A-Z journey through this ancient and modern city. Its a city which is full of surprises and theres always something to see and do in this ...

It was a hot, hot day her boring sister was reading a boring book - with no pictures! - and Alice didnt know what to do. When suddenly... she saw... a white rabbit. The classic story of a young girl w...

This story by Mark Twain explores the saying The grass is always greener on the other side! A poor boy and a prince swap places with unforeseen consequences.Through the story, the reader empathises wi...

The book is set in the 1920s in India and is a story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, his friend Mr. Fielding, a British professor and two British women Mrs. Moore and Miss Adela Quested. Due to an inci...

How we look after water is something that will greatly affect the future of our Earth and the wellbeing of its inhabitants.This book asks children to think about the questions What do you know about w...

Lets all go to the Big Apple! Come with us on our A-Z journey to one of the most exciting and fun cities in the world. Do you want to know whats the tallest building in New York? Or what New Yorkers l...

Three children and their mother move to a new home because their father gets sent away. They are sad at the beginning of their new life, but they make a new friend along the way and live a lot of adve...

A true story of bullying and friendship.Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, its not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but its also everybodys ...

In Real Lives, aimed at Young A2 and Teen A2-B1 readers, real children and teenagers from different countriesand continents present their daily life and environment. The series is specifically geared ...

Tessa is a very active sabre-toothed tiger! When she finds out there is a tiger birthday party she is very excited and ready to go straight away. However, the other animals feel she should definitely ...

A Tale of Two Cities is perhaps Charles Dickens most famous historical novel.Set in Paris and London at the time of the French Revolution, this is the story of two men, Frenchman, Charles Darnay, and ...

In this funny adventure in a biopark a monkey takes Granny Fixits small yellow bag! What does the monkey take out of the bag? And what can Granny Fixit, Lucy and Bill do to get it back?Vocabulary area...

After many more days and nights of study, I discovered exactly how life was created. With this knowledge I became the first man in history to have the power to create life from death.Victor Frankenste...

Aladdin is a poor boy who plays all day long in the streets with his monkey, but something will change his life.Aladdin loves Bulbul but his love is impossible. She is a princess and he is just a poor...

Join Irene and Camilla in the beautiful Italian city of Florence.Theres lots to see! Read also about how the girls spend their days and about their special hobby playing the piano!

Harry is the very last person to volunteer for a sport competiton! In this story our reluctant hero braves golf and volleyball to come out tops to everyones surprise!.Harry and his three friends are s...

Heart of Darkness is classified by the Modern Library website editors as one of the ´100 best novels´ and part of the Western canon. Marlow, a man who has spent his life at sea, tells the story of a j...

Do you believe in ghosts? Well, the Otis family didnt until they met the Canterville Ghost. This is a story of life, death and love - of a ghost trapped in the present because of the bad thing he did ...

When Uncle Jack and the children find some homesick baby meerkats, sad and lonely in a cage, they decide to take them home to the Kalahari Desert. Getting there is easy in Uncle Jacks balloon. But the...

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde One of Oscar Wilde’s funniest plays, The Importance of Being Earnest was described by the dramatist as being ‘a trivial comedy for serious peo...

In this story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a young girl called Mary starts out as unloved and unlovable.She moves home and, through her contact with country life and people, she gradually changes. She ...

Put your elbows up stamp your feet on the ground make circles with your shoulders and turn around do the Armour Jive and count to five 1 2 3 4 5 HEY!In this amusing story Harry, the reluctant hero, br...

If someone says Scotland, what do you think of? Kilts? Tartan? The Bagpipes? Well, yes youre right, but theres lots more too!Do you like mystery, legends or haunted castles? Or how about vibrant citie...

These are animals from a farm. A pig goes oink and a sheep goes baa. Theres a chicken and a duck and a horse of course. And a sad little goat with a curly coat.An exciting adventure with a friendly ex...

Toad is never happy to sit at home and do nothing. He likes adventure and fun.Sometimes things go wrong, but he is a lucky Toad. He has the most important thing that anyone can have. He has friends. H...

The small dog has the football! Granny Fixit, can you fix it? Can you get the ball for Paul?This is a story about Granny Fixit and a boy who loses his ball. Theres a skateboard chase through the town ...