John Escott

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. Later that day some coins are missing from the shop – and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.

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 / 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. Not long after he arrives, the police are looking for Nicky.

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. Not long after he arrives, the police are looking for Nicky.

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. Is this his lucky break?

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. Then the hurricane comes …

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. Is this his lucky break?

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.Later that day some coins are missing from the shop – and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.

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. She wants to know its secret.This Pack contains a Book and MP3

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. But will the stranger climb it first?