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

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

You Must Be Layla

Layla is a 13-year old Muslim girl. She has just moved to one of the best schools in Brisbane. Layla is clever and funny, and loves making things, but some of the students are not kind to her. How can Layla show that she is a good student and make friends? With carefully adapted text,

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