Starter Readers
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In the Frame
Polly Sweetnam
The young friends, Lisa and Alice, were first introduced in Photo Finish (Starter Level). Their story was continued in Shooting Stars (Starter Level), when the girls had a wonderful holiday on a Greek island. They saw some amazing sights and also made some new friends - including two world-famous movie stars.
ISBN: 9781405078009
English Type: British
Published Date: 30 April 2005
Pages: 16
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Gulliver's Travels in Lilliput
Jonathan Swift, retold by María José Lobo and Pepità Subirá
When Gulliver's ship, The Antelope, sinks in the Far East, he is forced to swim to the strange, miniature land of Lilliput, where he is held a prisoner! In order to escape, Gulliver must befriend and learn the language of the tiny people of Lilliput.
Original work by Jonathan Swift
ISBN: 9780230026766
English Type: British
Published Date: 9 January 2008
Pages: 16
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne, retold by María José Lobo and Pepità Subirá
Phileas Fogg makes a bet with his friends that he can travel around the world in 80 days. This is the wonderful story of Phileas's adventures as he travels from country to country with his servant Passepartout.
Original work by Jules Verne
ISBN: 9780230026742
English Type: British
Published Date: 9 January 2008
Pages: 16
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Blue Fins Pack
Sarah Axten
The college term has ended and Rick and Jen join their friends at the beach to swim and surf. Jen doesn't realise that the new friend she meets will soon save their lives.
ISBN: 9781405077897
English Type: British
Published Date: 27 April 2005
Pages: 16
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Alissa Pack
C. J. Moore
Alissa is twelve years old when her father sends her to work in the city. Soon she wants to leave her work and go to school. Is it an impossible dream?
ISBN:9781405077880
English Type: British
Published Date: 12 May 2005
Pages: 16
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The Well
Clare Harris
Lia and Jay's grandmother is old and in poor health. She misses her husband who has recently died. She begs her family to fetch water from the well at the abandoned family farm in the hills. After listening to their parents' words of caution about the recent volcanic activity in the area, Lia and Jay set off early in the morning to walk to the farm. On their journey the teenagers meet a variety of people and when they return, it is not just the well water that they bring back to the city.
ISBN: 9781405077996
English Type: British
Published Date: 27 April 2005
Pages: 16
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The Umbrella
Clare Harris
A romantic story of mistaken identity. On a wet day, the purchase of an umbrella leads to a romantic chance encounter.
ISBN: 9781405077989
English Type: British
Published Date: 2 May 2005
Pages: 16
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Ski Race
Eleanor Jupp
Rebecca, Sue, Mark and David are on a skiing holiday in the mountains. It is going to be a fun-filled week with a skiing competition on the last day. Who will win?
Recommended for younger readers.
ISBN: 9781405077972
English Type: British
Published Date: 12 May 2005
Pages: 16
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Shooting Stars
Polly Sweetnam
This adventure story is the sequel to Photo Finish. Best friends Lisa and Alice start their holiday. They are staying in a pretty hotel and looking forward to enjoying the island. But there is an added excitement. Are the rumours true that a celebrity couple are staying in the hotel next door? This adventure story is a sequel to Photo Finish, also at Starter level. Part three In the Frame, is also available.
ISBN: 9781405077965
English Type: British
Published Date: 27 April 2005
Pages: 16
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Sara Says No!
Norman Whitney
Everybody in Middletown likes Mr Fruit, everybody except his daughter, Sara. She doesn't like him because he is dishonest. Can she persuade him to change his ways?
ISBN: 9781405077958
English Type: British
Published Date: 31 March 2005
Pages: 16