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This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
A solicitor travels to a remote castle in Transylvania, only to discover that his host is a predatory creature of the night. Jonathan Harker finds himself trapped within the walls of Count Dracula's estate, forced to navigate a series of supernatural threats while the Count sets his sights on London. The narrative follows the struggle of Harker and his allies to contain the ancient evil before it spreads across the city. This adaptation utilizes a simplified third-person perspective to maintain the tension of the original gothic horror framework.
Readers frequently highlight the effectiveness of this adaptation in making complex gothic literature accessible to language learners. Discussion often centers on how the simplified prose retains the core dread and suspense of the original source material. Critics note that the pacing remains brisk, ensuring that the primary plot points are delivered without overwhelming the reader with archaic syntax. The inclusion of pedagogical tools is consistently praised for building confidence in those developing their reading skills.
Page Count:
56
Publication Date:
2007-03-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0194237494
ISBN-13:
9780194237499
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