Penguin Books Ltd: From the famous episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe,... Zobraziť viac
Tom Sawyer does not like school. He does not like work, and he never wants to get out of bed in the morning. But he likes... Zobraziť viac
Suitable for children aged 7 years and up, this title features Tom Sawyer who liked adventures, which means he was always getting in trouble searching for treasure, witnessing a murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing his work... Zobraziť viac
Whether forming a pirate gang to search for buried treasure or spending a quiet time at home, sharing his medicine with Aunt Polly's cat, the irrepressible Tom Sawyer evokes the world of boyhood in nineteenth century rural America. In this classic s... Zobraziť viac
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County depicts one of American history’s most exciting periods: the California Gold Rush of the 1850s. Come to Angel’s Mining Camp in California and meet Smiley whose frog is a living gold mine until one day... Zobraziť viac
Famous during his lifetime as a humorist and for his incandescent social satires, Mark Twain is most often thought of today as a novelist whose precise language and vividly drawn characters introduce readers to tales steeped in concern... Zobraziť viac
“Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?” In this Reader you will find: Information about Mark Twain’s life | A section focusing on Schools in Tom Sawyer’s Day | CLIL Geography: The Mississippi River | Glossary of difficult words |... Zobraziť viac
On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden ... Zobraziť viac
Have you ever made a bet – a big bet? In the 1850s, a young American finds himself in London by chance. He is penniless, and yet he leads the luxurious life of a millionaire. How can he do this? It’s all thanks to a bizarre bet made by... Zobraziť viac
Published 2016. Elementary to Pre-Intermediate CEF level A2/B1 - 700 Headwords Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling... Zobraziť viac
In his last years Mark Twain had become a respected literary figure whose opinions were widely sought by the press. He had also suffered a series of painful physical, economic, and emotional losses. The Mysterious Stranger, published posthumously... Zobraziť viac