The Invisible Man

H. G. Wells

Mystery   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The story is about a mysterious stranger who arrives in a small English village, wearing clothes that cover his whole body, and even his face. The stranger turns out to be a scientist, but what is he trying to hide?

The United States of America

Coleen Degnan-Veness with Chantal Veness

Macmillan Cultural Readers   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

This book will take you on a journey from the discovery of the New World over 500 years ago to the present day. From the wild forests to the busy cities, welcome to the United States of America-home of the movie industry, baseball, technology giants, and some of the world's most famous civil rights leaders.

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England

Rachel Bladon

Macmillan Cultural Readers   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Welcome to England, where the first steam trains were built, where 100 million cups of tea are drunk every day, where people throw cakes in the air as they run, and where you can visit some of the world's most famous sights.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare - retold by Rachel Bladon

Romance and Humour   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

William Shakespeare's romantic comedy about love and marriage. When four young lovers get lost in the forest, the fairies that live there play jokes on them - turning love into hate and hate into love.

Sen noci svatojánské je jedna z nejpopulárnějších Shakespearových her. Tento reader je napsán jako scénář a obsahuje úryvky z originálního rukopisu.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

Adventure   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

A companion piece to White Fang, The Call of the Wild is the story of Buck, a domestic dog who is suddenly stolen and sold to gold prospectors. In this new - and hard - life, Buck's natural instincts are awakened to the call of the wild.

Casino Royale

Ian Fleming - retold by John Escott

Adventure/Thriller/Spy   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

When Bond defeats Le Chiffre, a powerful Russian Agent, in a game of cards, he believes his mission is over. But Le Chiffre has other ideas...

Daisy Miller

Henry James - retold by Rachel Bladon

Human Interest / Romance / History   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

A masterpiece by the great American realist Henry James. Daisy Miller is the story of an innocent girl's love and recognition in a society where respectable behaviour counts for everything.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy - retold by John Escott

Romance / History / Human Interest   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

One of Hardy's greatest novels, Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of the life and loves of the brave and the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene.

The Princess Diaries 3

Meg Cabot- retold by Anne Collins

Human Interest / Romance / Humour   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

How can Mia break up with Kenny, the boyfriend she doesn't love? And how can she win the hear of Michael, the boy she dreams about?

The Princess Diaries 4

Meg Cabot - retold by Anne Collins

Human Interest / Humour / Romance   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Mia's first official visit to Genovia has been a success. and she's finally going out with Michael, the boy she loves. Everything is going well until Grandmere decides that Michael is not the boy for Mia.

Robin Hood

Stephen Colbourn

Romance / History / Myth   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The classic folk tale of Robin Hood and his band of merry men, who rob from the rich to give to the poor.

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare - retold by Rachel Bladon

Romance / Human Interest / History   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

William Shakespeare's tragic story of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, is as relevant now as it was over 400 years ago.

Romeo a Julie je jedna z nejpopulárnějších Shakespearových her. Tento reader je napsán jako scénář a obsahuje úryvky z originálního rukopisu.

Selected Stories by D. H Lawrence

D.H. Lawrence - retold by Anne Collins

Romance and Human Interest   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Four stories written by one of the greatest writers of twentieth-century English literature.

Recommended for older readers

Owl Bridge Creek and Other Stories

Ambrose Bierce - retold by Stephen Colburn

Short Stories / Mystery / Horror / Ghost / History / Politics   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Eight stories by the famous American journalist and writer, Ambrose Bierce.

Recommended for older readers.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Anne Bronte - retold by Margaret Tarner

Romance and Human Interest   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

When mysterious Helen Graham and her son move to Wildfell Hall, it sets her neighbours talking. Who exactly is Helen Graham, and why does she keep her past a secret?

Recommended for older readers.

The Treasure of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas - retold by John Escott

Mystery and Adventure   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The tale of the imprisonment and escape of Edward Dantes, taken from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

The Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum - retold by Margaret Tarner

Adventure and Mystery   Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

L. Frank Baum's classic story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz.

There is a film of this a story.