In the 1950s, Tom Ripley travels from the United States of America to Italy, to find Dickie Greenleaf and bring him home to his father. But when Tom sees Dickie’s money and relaxed way of life, he becomes jealous and begins to make other plans. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and
Series: Ladybird Readers
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
0An unnamed writer remembers living in New York City in the United States of America during World War II. He becomes friends with one of his neighbors, the beautiful yet strange, Holly Golightly. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling
Tess of the D’Urbervilles
When Jack and Joan Durbeyfield learn that their ancestors were the d’Urbervilles – a rich and well-known family – they hope it will make their lives better. They send their eldest daughter, Tess, to introduce herself to some “relatives”. There, Tess meets Alec d’Urberville, who immediately notices her beauty. The terrible event that follows changes
Ballet Shoes
Sisters Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil do not have parents, but they have a very kind uncle. The sisters learn to dance, act and sing at a dancing school. But soon they have no money. What will happen to them? With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin