The Witches

What do witches look like? Do they have black hats and black cats? No. Be very, very careful, because witches are everywhere, and they look as normal as you and me. They also hate children! Can a boy and his grandmother stop them? With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources,

Matilda

Matilda’s parents do not understand her. Why does Matilda love to read and learn? Why doesn’t she want to watch TV? Matilda is a very special little girl. At her new school, Matilda meets the frightening teacher Miss Trunchbull, who is very unkind to the children. But Matilda has a clever plan. With carefully adapted

Danny the Champion of the World

Danny has the best father. Danny’s father tells exciting stories and makes wonderful toys. But he also has a secret. What will Danny discover? Can he help his father on an exciting and dangerous adventure? With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to

Les Misérables

In nineteenth-century France, life was hard for many people. Victor Hugo’s famous book tells the story of Jean Valjean, who spends 19 years in prison for stealing bread. When Valjean leaves prison he starts a business and tries to become a better man, but Javert the policeman will do anything to stop him. With carefully