Down and Out in Paris and London is George Orwell's semi-autobiographical account of living in poverty in both cities. The narrative begins in Paris, where Orwell lived for two years, attempting to subsist by giving English lessons and contributing reviews and articles to various periodicals. He ended up working as a plongeur (dishwasher and kitchen assistant) at a hotel/restaurant, where he earned barely enough to survive. Next, Orwell moved to London. Check what happens there.
Oscar Wilde - The Canterville Ghost and other stories Penguin Readers Level 4 (1700 words)
For three hundred years, the ghost of Canterville Chase frightened everybody in the house. Then, one day, an American family come to live there. The ghost tries hard to frighten them but he learns that this family is different.
In the other stories Lord Arthur Savile has to commit murder before he can marry the lovely Sybil and we find out the secrets of the beautiful Lady Alroy. Classic short stories from Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900).
Oscar Wilde - Young King & Other Stories
Penguin Readers Level 3 (1200 words)
Strange and wonderful things happen in the seven short stories in this book. Who is the Young King? Why is it always winter in The Giant’s Garden? A book of fairytales, but one that will appeal to all ages. Oscar Wilde opens up a world of witches, mermaids and monsters but who all have very human feelings.
King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table Penguin Readers Level 2 (600 words) The story of King Arthur is one of the most famous legends in England. A wonderful tale of the days of chivalry and the exciting adventures of Sir Gawain, Sir Galahad and the other knights of the Round Table.
The Penguin Readers Teacher’s Guide: Placement Tests have been designed to provide teachers with a quick and effective way of deciding whether students are ready to enjoy the next level of Penguin Readers. There are six levels of test, corresponding to levels 1–6 of the Penguin Readers.There are two tests at each level, the B Test providing a follow-up for re-testing in the event of the majority of the class not obtaining the requisite score. Each test is in multiple-choice format and so can be given and marked very quickly to aid a prompt decision.
