Michael Crichton, retold by F. H. Cornish
One of the most famous and biggest-grossing movies of all time made Jurassic Park a familiar name in every country of the world.
Now, in this retold version of Michael Crichton's gripping novel, readers have an opportunity to experience the same thrills as the characters who visit John Hammond's theme park and come face-to-face with living, breathing dinosaurs for the first time in 64 million years.
ISBN: 9781405072960
English Type: American
Published Date: 19 May 2005
Pages: 128
F. Scott Fitzgerald, retold by Margaret Tarner
In The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway moves to Long Island where he encounters the mysterious and wealthy millionaire, Jay Gatsby. What is Gatsby searching for and what is his relationship to Daisy Buchanan? Recommended for older readers.
Original work by F. Scott Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9781405077033
English Type: British
Published Date: 20 April 2005
Pages: 80
Colin Dexter, retold by Anne Collins
The second book in this series from the prize-winning writer of British detective fiction. Sergeant Lewis assists Inspector Morse to find the connection between a stolen medieval artefact, the sudden death of an American tourist and the murder of a philandering Oxford academic. Recommended for older readers.
Original work by Colin Dexter
ISBN: 9781405073110
English Type: British
Published Date: 31 March 2005
Pages: 112
Ian Fleming, retold by Anne Collins
During a stopover in Miami, James Bond meets Auric Goldfinger and soon discovers that he is not just a multi-millionaire whose fortune is built on trading gold, but also a sophisticated and clever cheat.
Original work by Ian Fleming
ISBN: 9781405080606
English Type: British
Published Date: 27 April 2005
Pages: 112
Wilbur Smith, retold by Margaret Tarner
A retold version of a thrilling adventure by one of the most popular writers of fiction.
Harry Fletcher has left a life of international crime behind him to run a game-fishing charter boat off the East Africa coast. But his past catches up with him.
Original work by Wilbur Smith
ISBN: 9781405072939
English Type: British
Published Date: 17 May 2005
Pages: 80
Dr. No
Ian Fleming, retold by F H Cornish
James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor and his assistant. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that the Governor's absence is in some way linked to Dr No, the reclusive owner of a remote island which lies between Cuba and Jamaica.
There have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon'. Bond decides to pay a secret visit to the island. But he is not the only person to land there.
ISBN: 9781405080583
English Type: British
Published Date: 16 May 2005
Pages: 112
Elizabeth von Arnim, retold by Margaret Tarner
A delightful and romantic story set in 1922. Unhappy in rain-soaked London, four very different women answer an advertisement to rent a mediaeval castle for the month of April. There, amidst the sunshine and flowers, they rediscover happiness.
Original work by Elizabeth von Arnim
ISBN: 9781405072915
English Type: British
Published Date: 20 April 2005
Pages: 80
Bram Stoker, retold by Margaret Tarner
Through this powerfully retold version, students have an opportunity to read one of the most famous horror stories ever devised.
Original work by Bram Stoker
ISBN: 9781405076722
English Type: British
Published Date: 9 May 2005
Pages: 64
Jane Austen, retold by Margaret Tarner
One of Jane Austen's finest works. Emma is the story of a wealthy and beautiful girl whose favourite hobby is matchmaking. But when she tries to bring her friend Harriet together with Mr Elton, a young widower, the results are disastrous. Emma is the amusing and wonderful story of a young woman's journey towards self-knowledge and true love.
Original work by Jane Austen
ISBN: 9781405074544
English Type: British
Published Date: 31 May 2005
Pages: 128
Charles Dickens, retold by Elizabeth Walker
When David Copperfield's father dies, his mother is forced to marry Edward Murdstone, a cruel and domineering man. David's early life is one of poverty and hardship. Finally the young boy runs away to Dover and takes refuge with a lost aunt. David goes on to make many friends and finds great success, but he must endure much suffering and loss along the way.
Original work by Charles Dickens
ISBN: 9780230026759
English Type: British
Published Date: 9 January 2008
Pages: 112