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Jane Eyre, a poor girl, leaves her cruel aunt's house and goes away to school. Later, she becomes a teacher and works for the rich Mr. Rochester. She loves him and wants to marry him. He loves her too, but he has a dark secret...

Jane Eyre, a poor girl, leaves her cruel aunt's house and goes away to school. Later, she becomes a teacher and works for the rich Mr. Rochester. She loves him and wants to marry…

Katy and her boyfriend Tom are happy in their band, Steel City. But then Tom gets a new guitar and the trouble begins. Suddenly he can play very well, but he seems to be a different person. Why is he always so angry? When Katy discovers the secret of the guitar she is very afraid. Can she save her boyfriend's life?

Katy and her boyfriend Tom are happy in their band, Steel City. But then Tom gets a new guitar and the trouble begins. Suddenly he can play very well, but he seems to be a…

Moby Dick is the most dangerous whale in the oceans. Captain Ahab fought him and lost a leg. Now he hates Moby Dick. He wants to kill him. But can Captain Ahab and his men find the great white whale? A young sailor, Ishmael, tells the story of their exciting and dangerous trip.

Moby Dick is the most dangerous whale in the oceans. Captain Ahab fought him and lost a leg. Now he hates Moby Dick. He wants to kill him. But can Captain Ahab and his men find…

Two babies are born on the same day in England. One boy is a prince and the other boy is from a very poor family. Ten years later, they change places for a game. But then the old king dies and they cannot change back. Will the poor boy be the new King of England?

Two babies are born on the same day in England. One boy is a prince and the other boy is from a very poor family. Ten years later, they change places for a game. But then the old…

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.
Penguin Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure.

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…

Robinson Crusoe is at sea when there is a great storm. His ship goes down, and his friends die. The sea throws Crusoe onto a beach. He is on an island. But which island? Are there other people on it? And are they friendly? What will Crusoe do now?

Robinson Crusoe is at sea when there is a great storm. His ship goes down, and his friends die. The sea throws Crusoe onto a beach. He is on an island. But which island? Are there…

Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia at the age of twenty. When he died, twelve years later he ruled the biggest empire that the world had ever known. Many people died as he and his army fought their way east. But he became a hero to many others, and his achievements were extraordinary.

Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia at the age of twenty. When he died, twelve years later he ruled the biggest empire that the world had ever known. Many people died as…

Becky Sharp, an intelligent young lady with no family or money, becomes a governess. But this type of life is not enough for her. She has big plans for herself. Is she clever enough to find success? Will she marry and be happy? Or will life be unkind to her?
Penguin Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure.

Becky Sharp, an intelligent young lady with no family or money, becomes a governess. But this type of life is not enough for her. She has big plans for herself. Is she clever…

Linnet Ridgeway is rich, beautiful and clever. She appears to have everything. But Linnet also has enemies. When she is shot dead on a passenger boat in Egypt, it is fortunate that Hercule Poirot is also on the trip. But even for the great Belgian detective, this is not a simple case.

Linnet Ridgeway is rich, beautiful and clever. She appears to have everything. But Linnet also has enemies. When she is shot dead on a passenger boat in Egypt, it is fortunate…

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. Who is he? And whose side is he on?

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…

Elizabeth lives on a Caribbean island, a very dangerous place. A young blacksmith is interested in her, but pirates are interested too. Where do the pirates come from and what do they want? Is there really a curse on their ship? And why can't they enjoy their gold?

Elizabeth lives on a Caribbean island, a very dangerous place. A young blacksmith is interested in her, but pirates are interested too. Where do the pirates come from and what do…

Raskolnikoff, a young student, has been forced to give up his university studies because of lack of money. He withdraws from society and, poor and lonely, he develops a plan to murder a greedy old moneylender. Surely the murder of one worthless old woman would be excused, even approved of, if it made possible a thousand good deeds? But this crime is just the beginning of the story...

Raskolnikoff, a young student, has been forced to give up his university studies because of lack of money. He withdraws from society and, poor and lonely, he develops a plan to…

Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends—Huck Finn, Joe Harper, and Becky Thatcher. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard, one in an old house, one in a cave. Who does he see in those places—and why is he afraid?

Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends—Huck Finn, Joe Harper, and Becky Thatcher. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard, one in an old…

Claire 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.

Claire 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…

Young Eric Kirby is in Jurassic Park with live, dangerous dinosaurs. His parents want to get him out - but how? Dr.Alan Grant knows about dinosaurs. He also knows that he doesn't want to visit Jurassic Park again!

Penguin Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure.

Young Eric Kirby is in Jurassic Park with live, dangerous dinosaurs. His parents want to get him out - but how? Dr.Alan Grant knows about dinosaurs. He also knows that he doesn't…

Can Phileas Fogg go round the world in eighty days? He doesn't know that somebody wants to stop him. Then Fogg will lose his bet - twenty thousand pounds!
Retold by Michael Dean.

Jim Braddock is a successful boxer in New York. Life is good for him and his young family. But in October 1929 the American economy fails, and at the same time Jim starts to lose in the boxing ring. How will he support his wife and children now? Will he get a second chance to return to the ring? Does the true story of Jim Braddock-the Cinderella Man-have a happy ending?
Penguin Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure.

Jim Braddock is a successful boxer in New York. Life is good for him and his young family. But in October 1929 the American economy fails, and at the same time Jim starts to lose…

One summer's day, Vern Tessio hears his big brother Billy talking about a dead body. Billy saw it near the railway tracks a few miles away. Vern runs to tell his gang. The boys have never seen a dead body, so they plan to take a look at this one.

One summer's day, Vern Tessio hears his big brother Billy talking about a dead body. Billy saw it near the railway tracks a few miles away. Vern runs to tell his gang. The boys…

It is the late 1940s. In one of the most famous US novels of the last century, a young writer travels across the country with some crazy friends. Love, alcohol, drugs, Jazz and wild times are part of his adventures "on the road".

It is the late 1940s. In one of the most famous US novels of the last century, a young writer travels across the country with some crazy friends. Love, alcohol, drugs, Jazz and…

MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA is one of the great stories of our time. We follow Sayuri's life: her early years in a small fishing village and as a geisha in Gion. And throughout her struggle, we know of her secret love for the only man who ever showed her any kindness - a man who seems to be out of her reach.

MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA is one of the great stories of our time. We follow Sayuri's life: her early years in a small fishing village and as a geisha in Gion. And throughout her…