Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Railway Children, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave London and live in the countryside. Their new house is next to the railway, and the children visit it every day. Slowly, the children begin to love their new life.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
Nesbit Edith Libros
- Fabian Bland
- E. Nesbit







Oswald Bastable and Others
- 248 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
The collection showcases Edith Nesbit's signature charm and humor, bringing to life a series of delightful short stories. It includes the final four tales featuring the beloved Bastable children, known from The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Readers can expect whimsical adventures and engaging narratives that highlight Nesbit's unique storytelling style.
Eleven of Shakespeare's plays rewritten in narrative form. Includes a brief biography on Shakespeare, and the social customs that existed when he was a boy
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare
- 194 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Engaging storytelling and beautiful prose characterize this collection, which makes Shakespeare's masterpieces accessible to readers of all ages. Edith Nesbit's retellings transport audiences into the enchanting world of the Bard, showcasing his most beloved works. This timeless classic is perfect for literature lovers seeking to experience the magic of Shakespeare's plays in an enjoyable format.
The Magic City
- 154 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Set in a fantastical world, this children's novel weaves magic and mystery into an enchanting adventure. The story draws on themes familiar to fans of Edith Nesbit's previous works, inviting readers of all ages to explore a realm filled with wonder. Through imaginative storytelling, the narrative captivates with its blend of excitement and whimsy, appealing to both children and adults.
The Magic World
- 152 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Featuring elements of magic and mystery, this collection includes twelve enchanting stories that captivate both children and adults. Edith Nesbit weaves tales of wonder and adventure, reminiscent of her popular Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, inviting readers into a fantastical world filled with imagination and excitement.
The children got on the carpet and made their wish. A moment later, they were flying over London. They were having a very good time until something terrible happened. Robert and Jane fell through a big hole in themiddle of the carpet! They fell onto the roof of a house, beside a chimney.
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
- 183 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
The adventures of Bastable children as they attempt to retrieve the family fortunes.
Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet;The Psammead Series - Books 1 - 3
- 562 páginas
- 20 horas de lectura
The collection showcases vintage children's stories by Edith Nesbit, bringing together the complete Psammead trilogy. Readers will embark on magical adventures with five siblings who encounter a wish-granting creature in "Five Children and It," explore a flying carpet in "The Phoenix and the Carpet," and discover time-traveling escapades in "The Story of the Amulet." These enchanting tales blend imagination with themes of family and friendship, making it a timeless treasure for young readers.
The Phoenix and the Carpet
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.


