
A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read.Written for Learners of English by Jennifer Bassett.Shirley Homes, private investigator. Like Sherlock Holmes a hundred years ago, she lives in London, enjoys working on difficult cases, and has some helpful friends. She understands people, is a good listener, and of course, she is clever with computers. In today's world that is important, because a lot of crime is cyber crime. In this second Shirley Homes detective story, Shirley must catch a cyber thief. But how? You can't see a cyber thief, you can't hear a cyber thief. Only the computer knows, and the computer isn't talking...
Shirley Homes must identify and apprehend an elusive cyber thief who leaves no physical trace behind. As a modern-day private investigator operating in London, Shirley relies on her sharp intellect and technical proficiency to navigate the digital landscape. She faces the unique challenge of tracking a criminal who exists only within the confines of computer networks. The narrative follows a linear structure designed to provide a clear, accessible mystery for language learners while maintaining the conventions of the detective genre.
Readers and educators frequently highlight this work for its effectiveness in introducing mystery tropes to language learners. The narrative is praised for its clear, straightforward prose that avoids overly complex sentence structures while maintaining an engaging plot. Discussion often centers on how the author successfully modernizes the classic detective format for a contemporary audience. Many readers appreciate the inclusion of audio support, which aids in pronunciation and fluency development. The book is widely regarded as a functional tool for those seeking to improve their English skills through accessible detective fiction.
Page Count:
56
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0194630927
ISBN-13:
9780194630924
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