Please, Mr Murdstone! Don't beat me! I've tried to learn my lessons, really I have, sir!' sobs “David Copperfield”. Although he is only eight years old, Mr Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand. For that, he is kept locked...
Clare West collects and edits the present antology of murder: “Crime Never Pays”. The unlawful, intentional killing of a human being - a terrible crime. But murder stories are always fascinating. Who did it? And how? Or why? And was it murder, or just only an accident? Who will...
The action of “Much Ado About Nothing” occurs during several days of a visit by Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, and his followers at the large estate of Leonato, Governor of Messina. Don Pedro has been victorious in a small war against his own half-brother, Don John, who has...
"Pat's Picture" provides reforcement of the basic structures and vocabulary contained in the primary courses. Also offers activities and a picture dictionary or wordlist.
Is there really a tunnel under the old fort? Is it magic that makes the workmen disappar or is there some more evil explanation? Three friends thik they've found something a bit strange going on and they're determinated to find out more even if it means creeping out at...
Charles Dickens gives us two ghosts stories: the first is "The Signalman", where a visitor comes to a signal-box next to a railway tunnel and the signalman teels him a frightening story. Is there a ghost on the railway? The second story is "The Ghost at the Trial" where...