The world is full of curious and bizarre people and places. This collection features six strange stories, including A Boy Called Pig and Magic Grandpa. You’ll encounter Operation Maverick, where children play at being adults in a park, and Memory Loss Club, where a romantic husband attempts to rekindle his wife's love despite her inability to remember him. In The Green Jewel, a young woman uncovers her mysterious powers. This collection is published by Hippo Books, known for producing engaging and enjoyable reads, making it suitable for English learners at an intermediate level or higher. Patrick Kennedy, the chief editor and principal writer at Hippo Books, is a DELTA qualified English teacher with over ten years of teaching experience in Europe and Asia. He has authored three English language textbook series and the Mahoney Green mysteries, contributing to various Hippo short story collections. Cooper Baltis, a writer and co-founder of Hippo Books, is a former Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia and is TESOL certified. With five years of teaching experience in Asia, he has published stories in several American literary magazines. His works include Hassan and Lulu and My Brother the Giant, along with numerous short story collections.
Cooper Baltis Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
The events of a single day can alter the course of history, leaving lasting impressions. This book presents stories of historic moments from the viewpoints of those who lived through them. Experience the haunting scene of the Titanic's sinking through the eyes of its bandleader, and join Howard Carter as he uncovers the tomb of Tutankhamun. Feel the tension of D-Day as seen by a young soldier, and relive the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963. Discover the division of Berlin and the celebrations that followed the fall of the Wall in 1989, alongside the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Published by Hippo Books, known for engaging and accessible literature, this book is ideal for English learners at an intermediate level or higher. It also invites readers to explore other titles in the Hippo Graded Readers collection. The chief editor, Patrick Kennedy, is a DELTA qualified English teacher with over a decade of experience in Europe and Asia, and has authored multiple English language textbooks. Cooper Baltis, a co-founder and writer for Hippo Books, has taught English in Asia and published works in various literary magazines.