Escott John

Original / American English Tom breaks his leg in a football game – it's not his lucky day! A week later, Tom sees his favorite movie star. But Tom falls again–and suddenly the movie star is falling too! Reporters are taking pictures of Tom.

Original / British EnglishPete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some stamps, but they are very expensive.

Original / British EnglishA mysterious stranger has come to the island where Costas lives. Why is the man there, and why is he looking at Eagle’s Rock? Costas wants to be the first person to climb the dangerous rock.

Original / British English Hannah loves her job on old Mr Duval's small boat. The boat takes people to the beautiful coral reef every day. Then a rich man arrives with a big new boat. Suddenly, there isn't any work for Hannah and Mr Duval.

Ben has a job in Mr. Tyson's store. Then Mr. Tyson finds money in Ben's bag. Get out of my store! Mr. Tyson says. But is Ben the thief? There is an earthquake in the city – and Mr. Tyson gets his answer.

The ‚Penguin Active Reading‘ series are edited into simplified text together with exercises designed to develop four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The ‚Penguin Active Reading‘ series are edited into simplified text together with exercises designed to develop four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Original / American English Tom breaks his leg in a football game – it's not his lucky day! A week later, Tom sees his favorite movie star. But Tom falls again–and suddenly the movie star is falling too! Reporters are taking pictures of Tom.

Original / British EnglishPete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some stamps, but they are very expensive.

Original / British EnglishThis is Nicky’s first visit to New York. He is going to stay with his aunt, but she is not at the airport. Then some older boys on motorbikes play a dangerous game with him.

Original / British EnglishClaire is staying with her aunt Min. There is an old castle with a black tower in the village. It has a dangerous secret – accidents happen there, animals and people die. One day, Claire goes to the castle.