Серия книг «Penguin Readers» — 599 книг — стр. 2

Phileas Fogg is living quietly in London. Then he makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The result is a crazy, exciting race against time across Europe, Asia and America. There are many dangers along the way - and a detective who wants to arrest him!

Phileas Fogg is living quietly in London. Then he makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The result is a crazy, exciting race against time across Europe,…

Classic / British English

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?

Classic / British English

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…

Sherlock Holmes is a great detective. There are few cases that he cannot solve. In these three stories we meet a young woman who is terrified of a mysterious "speckled band", a family who think five orange pips are a sign of death, and a banker who believes that his son is a thief. But are things really as they seem to be?

Sherlock Holmes is a great detective. There are few cases that he cannot solve. In these three stories we meet a young woman who is terrified of a mysterious "speckled band", a…

When a Chinese politician is assassinated in Hong Kong, Jason Bourne's name is found at the scene. The killer has returned! Who is paying him and who will he kill next? But American officials know that there never was an assassin called Jason Bourne. So who is the impostor? How can he be stopped?

When a Chinese politician is assassinated in Hong Kong, Jason Bourne's name is found at the scene. The killer has returned! Who is paying him and who will he kill next? But…

In 1673 young John Ridd meets a little girl called Lorna Doone. Seven years later they meet again, and fall in love. But the Doones are a family of robbers and murderers. One of them, Carver, killed John's father and now wants to marry Lorna. Can John save Lorna from her worst fears?

In 1673 young John Ridd meets a little girl called Lorna Doone. Seven years later they meet again, and fall in love. But the Doones are a family of robbers and murderers. One of…

Heidi lives with her grandfather in his little wooden house, high up in the mountains of Switzerland. One day Heidi's aunt arrives and takes her to Clara's home in Frankfurt. Heidi likes her new friend, but she doesn't like living in a big house in the city. Can she go back to her home in the mountains?

Heidi lives with her grandfather in his little wooden house, high up in the mountains of Switzerland. One day Heidi's aunt arrives and takes her to Clara's home in Frankfurt.…

Gulliver travels across the sea from England and has an accident. He arrives in a country of very, very small people. What will they do with him? How will he talk to them? And why are the Big-enders fighting the Little-enders?

Gulliver travels across the sea from England and has an accident. He arrives in a country of very, very small people. What will they do with him? How will he talk to them? And why…

The famous Canterville Ghost haunts an old house, but the ghost becomes unhappy when the new owners play tricks on him! In the other stories, we meet Lord Arthur Savile, who has to murder someone before he can get married, and we discover the secret life of beautiful Lady Alroy.

The famous Canterville Ghost haunts an old house, but the ghost becomes unhappy when the new owners play tricks on him! In the other stories, we meet Lord Arthur Savile, who has…

Mitch McDeere is young, intelligent and ambitious. When he gets a job with a top law firm, he is on the path to wealth and power. But soon the FBI want to speak to him. He learns that wealth and power have a price - and the price could be his life.

Mitch McDeere is young, intelligent and ambitious. When he gets a job with a top law firm, he is on the path to wealth and power. But soon the FBI want to speak to him. He learns…

The man has been shot many times, but he lives. Who wants to kill him, and why? The man can't remember. He can't even remember his name. As he begins to learn about his past, he becomes even more confused. Read the thrilling novel that was adapted into the hit movie starring Matt Damon.

The man has been shot many times, but he lives. Who wants to kill him, and why? The man can't remember. He can't even remember his name. As he begins to learn about his past, he…

GONE WITH THE WIND is a great romantic story of love and war and one of the best-selling books of all time. In Part 2, the American Civil War has destroyed Scarlett O'Hara's comfortable world. Will she lose her home too? Or can she save it and rebuild her life?

GONE WITH THE WIND is a great romantic story of love and war and one of the best-selling books of all time. In Part 2, the American Civil War has destroyed Scarlett O'Hara's…

During one hot summer on Long Island, Jay Gatsby throws an amazing party every weekend. He is an extremely wealthy man, although no one knows where he or his money have come from. But Gatsby has a purpose: he is following a dream of love. Will his dream come true?

During one hot summer on Long Island, Jay Gatsby throws an amazing party every weekend. He is an extremely wealthy man, although no one knows where he or his money have come from.…

"All novels ... are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves between good and evil." John Steinbeck, one of America's greatest writers, considered East of Eden to be his most important work. Set in California, the novel is a story of love and jealousy, forgiveness and revenge—and what it means to be human.

"All novels ... are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves between good and evil." John Steinbeck, one of America's greatest writers, considered East of Eden to be his…

Clay Carter has worked in the Office of the Public Defender for years and for low pay when he has to defend another murderer. But the murders are not what they seem. Soon Clay has the opportunity to make money and a reputation as he battles with large pharmaceutical companies. Will he become the King of Torts?

Clay Carter has worked in the Office of the Public Defender for years and for low pay when he has to defend another murderer. But the murders are not what they seem. Soon Clay has…

Rip Van Winkle walks into the mountains one day and meets some strange old men. He comes home twenty years later. One dark night, Ichabod Crane is riding home and sees a man on a black horse behind him. The man has no head. Are there ghosts in these stories? What do you think?

Rip Van Winkle walks into the mountains one day and meets some strange old men. He comes home twenty years later. One dark night, Ichabod Crane is riding home and sees a man on a…

Inman leaves the horrors of the American Civil War and begins a long, dangerous journey home to Ada, the women he loves. Along the way, he witnesses great poverty, cruelty, and violence. Will he ever see Ada again? And if he does, will she recognize the man he has become?

Inman leaves the horrors of the American Civil War and begins a long, dangerous journey home to Ada, the women he loves. Along the way, he witnesses great poverty, cruelty, and…

The Moonstone is an ancient Indian diamond which brings disaster to everyone who owns it. Rachel Verinder's uncle gives her the diamond as a birthday present, but that same night it is stolen…
The Moonstone is now seen as the first, and one of the best, English detective novels.
Retold by David Wharry.

The Moonstone is an ancient Indian diamond which brings disaster to everyone who owns it. Rachel Verinder's uncle gives her the diamond as a birthday present, but that same night…

My Fair Lady is the story of a poor young flower-seller and a professor who doesn't like women. The professor decides to teach the flower-seller to speak better English. He wants to change her from street-girl to lady. But what will he learn from her?

The complete vocal score to the classic musical with 14 songs: Ascot Gavotte * Embassy Waltz * Get Me to the Church on Time * I Could Have Danced All Night * I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face * Just You Wait * On the Street Where You Live * Ordinary Man * The Rain in Spain * Why Can't the English? * With a Little Bit of Luck * Without You * Wouldn't It Be Loverly * You Did It.

My Fair Lady is the story of a poor young flower-seller and a professor who doesn't like women. The professor decides to teach the flower-seller to speak better English. He wants…

When a fisherman opens an old jar, a giant comes out. When a donkey opens its mouth, gold falls out. There is magic in these five fairy tales. Good people are often very unhappy - but in the end they have happy lives.

When a fisherman opens an old jar, a giant comes out. When a donkey opens its mouth, gold falls out. There is magic in these five fairy tales. Good people are often very unhappy -…

Contemporary / American English Jack Sparrow, captain of the Black Pearl, is back in a new adventure. This time he, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Commodore Norrington are all looking for a chest that belongs to the terrible Captain Davy Jones. But Davy Jones has other plans for Jack Sparrow...

Contemporary / American English Jack Sparrow, captain of the Black Pearl, is back in a new adventure. This time he, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Commodore Norrington are all…