Graded Readers

Graded Readers са предназначени за курсисти от ниво А1 до B2 и предоставят приятен материал за четене, като същевременно помагат да се развият различни езикови умения. Възхитителните герои и вълнуващите приключения осигуряват вдъхновение за нашите класически и съвременни истории.

Level 1

A beautiful, sad tale unfolds when an unusual friendship between a statue of a prince and a swallow is developed. Torn between the need for a warmer climate and his love for the Prince, the soft-hearted Swallow agrees to become the Prince’s messenger and helps the poor people in the city. The reader will be highly moved by the Prince’s kindness and the Swallow’s devotion to the Prince.
The main characters in this amusing fairy tale are a carpenter, his three sons and a naughty goat that has difficulty telling the truth. This causes big problems for the carpenter’s sons, who are thrown out of the house. Their adventures in the world until they are eventually reconciled with their father make a very entertaining story.
Mum can’t buy the teddy bear the kids want, but Yellow Ted will manage to come to them.
Three friends go into the old house to get their ball. What will happen there?

Level 2

This famous fairy tale follows the adventures of Dorothy and her dog, Toto, who are carried away by a twister to the magical land of Oz. In order to return home to Kansas, Dorothy embarks on a dangerous journey to the Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz. Along the way Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion, who join her on a journey in a strange land where appearances can be misleading.
This moving tale of love and devotion tells the story of a rich man and his family.He loves all his children but his youngest child is so pretty that everyone simply calls her Beauty.Unfortunately, the father loses his fortune and travels across the world in the hope of saving his family.Beauty is the only daughter who doesn’t love money and when the father becomes a prisoner, it is Beauty who gives up her freedom to save him by going to live with the ugly Beast in a magical castle.Read and discover all about their wonderful friendship and the surprising end of their story.
In this highly entertaining story, three children come upon an enchanted castle and a beautiful princess, who is not what she appears to be. Disappearing jewels, magic acts and a robbery are just some of the highlights of the story that make it really thrilling.
White Fang is a wolf-dog growing up in the cold wilderness of the Canadian North, often facing hunger and the dangers of living in the wild. When he starts keeping company with humans, he finds out that it is possible to suffer even more. He becomes fierce and violent to defend himself, and he nearly loses his life in a battle for survival. Readers will join him on his adventures to find out how kindness and care can change the angriest creature into the most loyal companion.
In this contemporary story, four American teenage musicians are invited to one of the most prestigious music awards and expect to have the time of their lives. However, an unexpected twist at the start of their journey turns their trip to New York into one full of action, excitement and suspense. Well-rounded, modern and likeable characters take the readers by the hand and lead them into a world of fun and adventure.
Lisa continues her adventures, this time along the banks of the beautiful but mysterious Loch Ness in Scotland. She meets her hosts, the MacGregor family, spends two weeks with them on the shores of Loch Ness and becomes intrigued by Nessie, the famous monster. Join Lisa and the MacGregors in their adventures and find out lots of interesting facts about Scotland, its people and, of course, Nessie.

Level 3

In this story, set in Victorian England, a wicked old ghost tries in vain to terrify an American family who have settled in his house. The reader will be highly entertained and moved throughout the book by discovering how the ghost is defeated, befriended and eventually laid to rest.
A four-year adventure begins when five men and a dog escape the American Civil War in a balloon. They find themselves on an unmapped island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and start a new life there. Numerous dangers are at hand: the wild nature of the island, extreme weather conditions, and even pirates and an active volcano! Will the men survive this challenge? Can anyone help them get home again? Read this classic story of courage, companionship and hope and join the heroes on their adventures.
In this story, Cora and Alice Munro start a journey through the forest to see their father, Colonel Munro, at Fort William Henry. The women face many dangers but they have Hawk-eye and his two Mohican friends to help them. Readers will join Cora and Alice on a journey of self-discovery and adventure through the wild country of North America.
The story is set in war-ravaged England a long time ago. When the old king is killed, everyone is surprised when a young boy named Arthur shows that he is brave and strong enough to become the country’s new king. These are hard times, though, and the young king needs the magician Merlin and the magic sword, Excalibur, to fight against evil. Read the story and discover if Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table can win and make England a safe place for everyone to live in.
In this contemporary story, two brothers, Jason and Nicholas, get lost in the midst of Hong Kong’s colourful New Year celebrations after Jason’s plans are intercepted by his curious younger brother. During their adventures around Hong Kong, Jason makes new friends and finds out a lot of interesting things about the world and himself. It is a story of acceptance, friendship and self-discovery. Realistic and likeable characters bring the story to life with mystery and entertainment.
Christopher Andrews lives in Aylesworth, a quiet town in Barkshire. Nothing exciting happens until the day when Christopher finds out that his favourite place, Aylesworth Forest, will be cut down to build blocks of flats. He decides that he has to do something to save this beautiful old forest. With the help of others, Christopher makes sure his voice is heard. In this contemporary story, Christopher not only proves that nothing is impossible, but he also learns a great deal about himself.

Level 4

In this classic Dickensian story, the life of an orphan boy named Pip is forever changed by his encounter with a convict, his acquaintance with the mysterious Miss Havisham, his great love for Estella and the unexpected help of an unknown benefactor. Readers will be highly moved by joining Pip through his hard journey of great expectations.
In this classic Jules Verne adventure story, a message that the passengers and crew of the Duncan find in a shark’s belly launches the search for the missing Captain Grant. The passengers of the Duncan along with Captain Grant’s children set out on an exciting adventure which takes them from the peaks of the Andes in South America into the hands of blood-thirsty Maori warriors in New Zealand. Join them on this wonderful journey of courage, persistence and discovery and find out whether they will be able to locate Captain Grant.
Victor Frankenstein works day and night to create his monster, thinking it will be a great advance in the scientific field. However, his creation only brings about sadness and death. This classic tale of a monstrous creation is sure to thrill and fascinate readers.
The beautiful Christine Daae becomes an overnight success at the famous Paris Opera; yet, behind her success lies a mystery. The Opera house is haunted and the ghost is in love with Christine. When he realises Christine’s feelings for Count Chagny, he feels sick with jealousy and plots a terrible revenge. Can a tragedy be averted? Can love make the difference and save everyone? Read this tale of adventure, trust and hope and discover the answer for yourself.
Jonathan Harker visits Count Dracula’s castle in Transylvania on business. At the beginning of the journey, he cannot imagine what trouble he’s got himself into. Dracula proves to be purely evil and casts his spell over Jonathan and his loved ones. Illness, death, pain and sorrow follow. Only Dr. Van Helsing thinks he knows what to do, but will he and his trusted friends be able to outwit the wicked Dracula? A classic horror story that is sure to fascinate readers with its mystery and suspense.
In this contemporary story, Richard, a teenage Aboriginal boy raised in white Australian society, is compelled to come to terms with his past by forces outside his control. Readers will join Richard, his brother and his best friend on a journey of self-discovery, mystery and adventure through the Australian outback.
In this classic Jules Verne adventure story, a message that the passengers and crew of the Duncan find in a shark’s belly launches the search for the missing Captain Grant. The passengers of the Duncan along with Captain Grant’s children set out on an exciting adventure which takes them from the peaks of the Andes in South America into the hands of blood-thirsty Maori warriors in New Zealand. Join them on this wonderful journey of courage, persistence and discovery and find out whether they will be able to locate Captain Grant.

Level 5

When the handsome Dorian Gray has his portrait painted, he jokes that it is unfair for him to grow old and the portrait to stay young. Dorian lives a life of pleasure, coldly hurting anyone close to him, including the beautiful Sybil Vane. Time withers everything, but not Dorian - he stays young, his face unchanged by signs of old age. But he has a terrible secret that haunts him. Read the story and find out what it is.
The former Musketeers return for yet another adventure. D’Artagnan, as captain of the Musketeers, will remain loyal to his king, however arrogant he is; Aramis and Porthos, on the other hand, will try to free a mysterious prisoner from the Bastille, against the king’s wishes. Who is the mysterious prisoner? Why will he have to wear an iron mask? Readers will be delighted to find out how justice and friendship finally prevail over injustice and corruption.