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Only the Woman in White knows the truth of Laura Fairlies cruel husband. Can Walter Hartwright discover the terrible secret? From the moment Walter meets this mysterious woman, his future and that of Laura are linked forever. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners...

Two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed "Jason Bourne." Only they know Bourne's true identity and understand that the telegrams are really a message from Bourne's mortal enemy, Carlos, also known as The Jackal, the world's deadliest and most elusive terrorist. And furthermore, they know what the Jackal wants: a final confrontation with Bourne. Now David Webb must do what he hoped never to do again - assume the terrible identity of J...

East of Eden is John Steinbeck's epic novel about two families set against the backdrop of the Salinas Valley at the turn of the twentieth century. East of Eden is a story of love and jealousy, forgiveness and revenge, and good and evil, that was adapted into the classic 1955 film starring James Dean. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our inter...

Pip is a poor orphan whose life is changed forever by two very different meetings - one with an escaped convict and the other with an eccentric old lady and the beautiful girl who lives with her. And who is the mysterious person who leaves him a fortune? Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer ...

These nine stories will take the reader on an exciting journey to distant cultures and times. The collection includes folktales from South America, Africa, India, China, and Europe. Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefull...

Patrick Lanigan, a lawyer, dies in a car crash. Later, the partners in his law firm discover that Patrick is not really dead. He is living in Brazil, and he has 90 million dollars of his partners money… Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of ti...

This great story is set against the background of the French Revolution. Two men – one French, one English, but very similar in appearance – are in love with the same woman. The three of them, like the people of France, are faced with the dangers of life at a time when the guillotine never rests. Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our i...

I have no job. I have no money. I have debts I cant pay. I do, however, have a case. Rudy Baylor is ready to finish law school but loses his first job before he has even started. Then Dot and Bud Black ask for his help in their fight against a powerful insurance company. Their son, Donny Ray, is dying. His claim for medical insurance has been refused. Can Rudy, an inexperienced student, really give them any hope? Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step appr...

Jean Valjean is free at last after nineteen years in prison. Cold and hungry, he is rejected by everyone he meets. But Jeans life is changed forever when he discovers love. He spends the rest of his life helping people, like himself, who have been victims of poverty and social injustice – ‘les misérables’. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, mak...

Only the Woman in White knows the truth of Laura Fairlies cruel husband. Can Walter Hartwright discover the terrible secret? From the moment Walter meets this mysterious woman, his future and that of Laura are linked forever. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners...

Pynex, a tobacco company, could lose millions of dollars in a big court case. It is Rankin Fitch’s job to make sure that they win. But one of the jurors is also trying to influence the jury’s verdict. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range...

Life changes completely for Margaret Hale and her parents when they move to a smoky northern city. There, Margaret meets Mr Thornton, a wealthy cotton mill owner, and dislikes him immediately. But the mill owner falls passionately in love with her. Then his workers strike. Against a background of industrial drama and personal tragedy, is there any hope for Mr Thornton’s dream? Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for ple...

These are the stories of some of Shakespeare's most famous plays. We travel to Venice, Greece, Denmark and Rome, and meet many different people. There is a greedy money-lender, a fairy king and queen, some Russian politicians and a young prince who meets the ghost of his murdered father. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page ...

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories in the world. But it is more than a great love story. It is also about life and death, happiness and sadness, and the terrible hate between two great families. Shakespeare’s beautiful tale is still as popular today as it was more than 400 years ago. Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our...

Othello is a popular soldier who is in love with his beautiful new wife. He also has good friends – like Iago, another soldier. So when Iago tells him terrible stories about his wife, Desdemona, who should Othello believe? Will jealousy destroy all their lives? This is one of William Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us thi...

The Tesseract is a very powerful weapon and Loki plans to use it for an attack on Earth. Who can protect the Tesseract and save our world from the angry Asgardian? Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye are the Avengers — and they are Earth’s only hope. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page afte...

King Lear is old but not wise. He loves the two daughters who secretly hate him. He hates the only daughter who really loves him. In time, he discovers his mistake. Has he learnt his lesson? Or will his proud and angry nature bring him even more sadness and pain? Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Read...

Britain is a small country but it has a long history. Two thousand years ago it was part of the Roman Empire. In the 1930s the British Empire was the biggest empire in world history.In the past, kings and queens fought to rule Britain. Discover how wars, revolutions and religion have changed its history. Read about the different countries of the United Kingdom – and the great men and women who have shaped the British nation. Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide ...

Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark. His heart is filled with sadness and pain. Why? Only his two best friends, Horatio and Marcellus, know the true reason. The new king, Claudius, murdered Hamlet’s father and married the young prince’s mother. Will Hamlet be strong and brave enough to take revenge? Is he mad? Or does he have a secret plan? Pearson English Readersare simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories e...

Count Dracula is a vampire. He drinks people’s blood. He lives in a lonely castle in the mountains of Transylvania. But then he comes to England and strange things start happening. People change. People become ill. Professor Van Helsing knows about vampires, but can he stop Count Dracula? Pearson English Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page...