Pauline Francis Libros

"Colmillo Blanco" ilustrado, único en su clase. Colmillo Blanco es una novela del escritor estadounidense Jack London (1876-1916). Inicialmente aparecida por entregas en la revista Outing, fue publicada en 1906. La historia transcurre en el Territorio del Yukón, Canadá, durante la Fiebre del oro de Klondike a fines del siglo XIX. Narra el camino hacia la domesticación de un perro lobo salvaje. La mayor parte de la novela está escrita desde el punto de vista del personaje canino, lo que le permite a London explorar la forma en que los animales ven su mundo y a los seres humanos. Colmillo Blanco examina el violento mundo de los animales salvajes y el igualmente violento mundo de los humanos. La novela además explora temas complejos, como la moral y la redención. Ha sido adaptada al cine varias veces. Esta edición contiene 11 ilustraciones de Dino Di Lena, un reconocido artista italiano.

VERSIÓN ADAPTADA para los más jóvenes de uno de los libros clásicos más populares e influyentes de la literatura norteamericana. Versión adaptada que se ajusta con fidelidad al texto original de Louisa May Alcott. El señor March se encuentra sirviendo como capellán en la Guerra Civil Americana y sus hijas y esposa leen emocionadas las cartas que éste les envía desde el frente. Esta novela sigue las aventuras de sus cuatro hijas, Meg, Jo, Beth y Amy, que crecen al calor del amor de su madre y tratan de sobrellevar las adversidades que su condición de familia pobre acarrea. Pensando en acercar la obra al lector más joven, Austral ofrece una versión reducida de la historia de las cuatro hermanas March. A través del texto de Rosa Navarro, cuyo objetivo ha sido preservar la belleza, el atractivo, la amenidad y toda la fuerza reivindicativa de la novela, accedemos a las aventuras de esta familia entrañable que ha dejado una marca indeleble en tantas generaciones de lectores.

Dobrodružný román inšpirujúci mnohé generácie čitateľov, aby sa stali slávnymi bádateľmi. Mladý novinár E.D. Malone, s úmyslom očariť ženu svojich snov, túži po dobrodružstve. Prihlási sa k výprave výstredného profesora Challengera, ktorý tvrdí, že objavil náhornú plošinu skrytú uprostred juhoamerickej džungle, v ktorej ešte žijú prehistorické tvory. Nikto mu neverí a stáva sa terčom všeobecného výsmechu. Štyria odvážlivci počas expedície v ťažko prístupných pralesoch povodia Amazónky zažijú neuveriteľné dobrodružstvá. Od chvíle, keď sa vydávajú na americký kontinent, Malone začína písať príbeh formou listov – reportáží. Ocitnú sa v nebezpečnom svete druhohôr plnom obrovských dinosaurov, gigantických rastlín a starodávnej civilizácie. Podarí sa im získať presvedčivé dôkazy a šťastne sa vrátiť domov? Stratený svet nestratil nič zo svojho čara ani po 100 rokoch a rozhodne má čo ponúknuť aj dnes.

[Penguin Readers Level 2]Robinson Crusoe is among the first novels written in English. Thanks to its extraordinary realism and drama, it is easily the longest-enduring work of popular fiction in the language. The story, probably based on the Pacific-island ordeal of castaway Alexander Selkirk, was presented by Daniel Defoe as a true account, and is utterly convincing in its topography, action, and character, even three hundred years after its first publication. Robinson Crusoe is a true page-turner: Dr. Samuel Johnson said it was one of only three books he had read that would have been better for being longer.

The voyages of an Englishman carry him to such strange places as Lilliput, where people are six inches tall; Brobdingnag, a land of giants; and a country ruled by horses.

The Fast Track Classics series enables students to experience the pleasure of reading well-known classic novels. These shortened classic novels cater for every taste whether it is the delightful story of Little Women, the gripping adventure of Kidnapped, the compelling and poignant Phantom of the Opera, or the dark and mysterious drama of Jane Eyre. Each book is a manageable size, with short chapters and helpful illustrations. The introduction gives a synopsis of the plot and a short biography of the author. Carefully designed with lexical structures and vocabulary to match the ability of the student, Fast Track Classics still convey the essence of these powerful stories and lose none of their characterisation.

There's an exciting email for Ben from his friend Nico in Italy. Nico has two tickets for the Italy-England football match! On the plane from London to Rome, Ben makes a new friend, who is also going to the match. On the big day, Rome is full of excited soccer fans. But the boys get a nasty surprise - their tickets are missing!

A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly, the story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan who faces evil and adversity from birth, shocking readers upon its publication. After escaping the workhouse and the pompous Mr. Bumble, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves filled with vivid characters like the Artful Dodger, the brutal burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and the prostitute Nancy, all under the watchful eye of master-thief Fagin. Blending Gothic Romance, Newgate Novel elements, and popular melodrama, Dickens crafted a new kind of fiction that critiques a cruel society, imbued with a sense of threat and mystery. The narrative explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for identity, highlighting the harsh realities of life for the underprivileged in Victorian England. Through Oliver's journey, Dickens sheds light on social injustices, making "Oliver Twist" a timeless exploration of humanity and morality.

On a trip to Transylvania, Jonathan Harker stays at an eerie castle owned by Count Dracula. When strange things start to happen, and the count escapes to London, Harker realizes that he and his friends are in grave danger.

Reading a complete story in English gives students a great sense of achievement - and encourages them to read more. The books are graded at six vocabulary levels, ranging from 250 words (Starter) to 2,500 (Advanced). The activities pages at the back of each Bookworm are designed to helplearners derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the story.

Volcanes marinos, calamares gigantes y un científico renegado que se hace llamar capitán Nemo. Una obra maestra de Julio Verne. La desaparición de numerosos barcos ha puesto en jaque la navegación en aguas internacionales, lo que lleva a organizar una expedición para cazar a un monstruo abisal. Sin embargo, nadie contaba con el Nautilus, un submarino de alta tecnología comandado por el enigmático capitán Nemo. A bordo de esta fabulosa nave, tres expedicionarios descubrirán los prodigios ocultos en las profundidades del océano. Este volumen comienza con una introducción de Simone Vierne, destacada experta en la obra de Jules Verne, y continúa con la novela, una de las más aclamadas de su autor, cuya traducción es obra del ensayista y biógrafo Antoni Pascual. Lev Tolstói elogió las novelas de Verne, afirmando que son inigualables y que su habilidad para tejer historias cautivadoras es excepcional. La narrativa ofrece una exploración fascinante del mundo submarino y la complejidad del personaje de Nemo, mientras los protagonistas se enfrentan a lo desconocido en una aventura inolvidable.

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," published in 1886, became a bestseller with 40,000 copies sold in six months. The story is inspired by the true tale of Deacon Brodie, an Edinburgh carpenter who led a secret double life and ultimately faced execution. Stevenson had previously written a play about this case as a teenager, titled "Deacon Brodie, or The Double Life." The impetus for the novella came from a vivid dream in late September or early October 1885, after which Stevenson quickly drafted a version. While recovering in Bournemouth, he experienced a health crisis just before the dream and wrote feverishly. His wife criticized the initial draft, prompting Stevenson to burn it and produce an allegorical second version within a week. The narrative combines various stylistic levels, with a distinct tone in the narrator's voice compared to the inserted documents, showcasing Stevenson's stylistic virtuosity, which needed to be faithfully preserved in translation.

After the death of her father, Henry VIII, a young Elizabeth journeys to London to live with her father's widow, Katherine Parr, and her new husband, Thomas Seymour. Surrounded by malicious whisperings of her late mother's witchcraft, Elizabeth is desperate to escape suspicion and discover the truth about her mother.

[Penguin Readers Level 2]Sindbad the Sailor went to sea seven times. Each time his voyage was filled with adventure and danger! He meets giant men, giant snakes and giant birds. How does he save himself? Set sail with Sindbad on these exciting voyages. ...

A powerful historical novel that brings to life an unforgettable story of love, hope and royal duty, from a hugely talented new author. Synopsis The life of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, is all too often remembered as just a line in a history book, but this stunning debut novel reveals the full fascinating and tragic story - a tale of treachery, power struggles, and religious turmoil in the Tudor court. Intricately woven and passionately written, The Raven Queen is also a sensitive story of love against all odds that will enchant readers.

A Bold and beguiling story of love and separation, set against the tragedy of the first settlers in the New World.

There's an exciting email for Ben from his friend Nico in Italy. Nico has two tickets for the Italy-England football match! On the plane from London to Rome, Ben makes a new friend, who is also going to the match. On the big day, Rome is full of excited soccer fans. But the boys get a nasty surprise - their tickets are missing!

Made in 1919,a swashblucking 19th century Robin Hood set in San juan Capistrano. Don Diego Vega has return to California after several years in Spain to find the city under miltary rule of the evil Governor.

The 'Fast Track Classics' series presents retold, shortened versions of classic novels that are suitable for children working at Key Stage Two. The stories are retold so as to lose none of the strength and character of the originals.

Lisa macht einen Skikurs in den Alpen. Ausgerechnet Tom, den sie heimlich bewundert, verspottet sie wegen ihrer Unsicherheit auf den Skiern. Doch als sich Tom auf einer schwierigen Piste verletzt, ist er auf Lisas Hilfe angewiesen. Und Lisa ist ganz auf sich allein gestellt

Im Jahr 1815 in Frankreich. Der junge Seemann Edmond Dantès ist der glücklichste Mann der Welt: Er soll bald zum Kapitän ernannt werden. Und er ist verlobt mit der schönen Spanierin Mercedes. Bald wollen die beiden heiraten. Doch es gibt viele Leute, die ihn um sein Glück beneiden. Edmond ahnt nicht, dass ausgerechnet seine Freunde einen grausamen Plan schmieden. Einen Plan, der sein Glück für immer zerstören wird … Man ruderte Edmond hinaus aufs Meer. In der Dunkelheit konnte er nichts erkennen. Dann näherte sich das Boot dem Ufer. „Mein Gott!“, rief Edmond. „Das ist ja das Gefängnis, Kastell If!“

Schauplatz der Geschichte ist die Pariser Oper um 1880: Die junge Sängerin Christine feiert dort Erfolge. Das verdankt sie auch ihrem Gesangslehrer Erik, einem geheimnisvollen Mann. Warum darf Christine sein Gesicht nicht sehen? Und warum ist Erik so eifersüchtig auf ihren Liebhaber Raoul? Christine schreit auf. „Es tut weh, Erik. Bitte lass mich frei!“ Kurz darauf hört sie Eriks Stimme. „Ich werde dich frei lassen, Christine“, sagt er. „Ich lass dich gehen. Aber merk dir: Wenn du dich nicht für mich entscheidest …. Dann werden wir alle sterben.“ Dieser bekannte Schauer-Roman ist auch die Vorlage für ein erfolgreiches Musical.