The War of the Worlds

The Martians are coming! They are burning houses and killing the people of Earth. How can the people stop them? With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking

Washington Square

Catherine Sloper is not pretty or clever, but she is rich. She lives in New York with her father, the respected doctor, Austin Sloper. One day, Catherine meets a charming man called Maurice Townsend, who wants to marry her. But does Maurice really love Catherine, or does he just want her money? Doctor Sloper is

The Happy Prince

In an old town in England, there is a statue of a happy prince. But the prince is not happy. He can see the sad things in the town. Then he meets a swallow. They help the people. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series

The Mill on the Floss

Maggie lives with her brother Tom in a mill by the river Floss. Maggie loves Tom and Tom loves Maggie, but they are very different. When Tom’s father loses all his money, Maggie and Tom must try and help their parents to keep the mill. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and