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Published 2016. Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate CEF B1 - 1000 Headwords Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience. Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills. Experts recognize Oxford Bookworms as the most consistent series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story - very important for fluent reading and extensive reading. There's a wide choice of titles too - something for everyone. We have to leave our house in London,' Mother said to the children. 'We're going to live in the country, in a little house near a railway line.' And so begins a new life for Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis. They become the railway children - they know all the trains, Perks the station porter is their best friend, and they have many adventures on the railway line. But why has their father had to go away? Where is he, and will he ever come back?

Po záhadném odchodu otce, jsou nuceni tři sourozenci spolu s matkou odejít na venkov. Novou zálibou dětí se tak stane železnice. Mávají na projíždějící vlaky, pomáhají na nádraží a dokonce pomohou zabránit železničnímu neštěstí. Zjistí děti, za jakých okolností jejich otec zmizel?

Antea, Jana, Robert a Cyril se vůbec nehněvali, že se jejich rodina přestěhovala ze začouzeného Londýna na venkov. Bílý dům se jim líbil a hned blízko něj si mohli hrát ve starém pískovém lomu. Tam jim nevadil ani jejich bráška Mrně, kterého všude museli brát sebou. Ostatně měli Mrně rádi, jenom byl pro jejich hry ještě moc malý. A představte si, co děti v pískovně našly. Když postavili hrad a chtěly se skrz něj tajnou chodbou prokopat až do Austrálie, vykulilo se z díry něco hnědého a huňatého a tlustého. Oči to mělo na stopkách jako hlemýžď, uši jako netopýr, tělíčko pavoučí a nožičky a ručičky jako opička. Srst se mu ježila jako kočce, když se chystal k boji. To proto že děti probudili toto stvoření z tisíciletého spánku.........

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Railway Children, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave London and live in the countryside. Their new house is next to the railway, and the children visit it every day. Slowly, the children begin to love their new life.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

The collection showcases Edith Nesbit's signature charm and humor, bringing to life a series of delightful short stories. It includes the final four tales featuring the beloved Bastable children, known from The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Readers can expect whimsical adventures and engaging narratives that highlight Nesbit's unique storytelling style.

Eleven of Shakespeare's plays rewritten in narrative form. Includes a brief biography on Shakespeare, and the social customs that existed when he was a boy

Engaging storytelling and beautiful prose characterize this collection, which makes Shakespeare's masterpieces accessible to readers of all ages. Edith Nesbit's retellings transport audiences into the enchanting world of the Bard, showcasing his most beloved works. This timeless classic is perfect for literature lovers seeking to experience the magic of Shakespeare's plays in an enjoyable format.

Set in a fantastical world, this children's novel weaves magic and mystery into an enchanting adventure. The story draws on themes familiar to fans of Edith Nesbit's previous works, inviting readers of all ages to explore a realm filled with wonder. Through imaginative storytelling, the narrative captivates with its blend of excitement and whimsy, appealing to both children and adults.

Featuring elements of magic and mystery, this collection includes twelve enchanting stories that captivate both children and adults. Edith Nesbit weaves tales of wonder and adventure, reminiscent of her popular Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, inviting readers into a fantastical world filled with imagination and excitement.