Penguin Readers Level 4: Pig-Heart Boy (ELT Graded Reader) : ABRIDGED EDITION
(Autor) Malorie BlackmanPenguin 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. Pig-Heart Boy, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig's heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig's heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman is a British author known for her young adult fiction. She is best known for her critically acclaimed Noughts & Crosses series, which explores themes of race, prejudice, and love in a dystopian society. Blackman's writing is characterized by its powerful storytelling, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary. She has made significant contributions to literature by addressing important issues and challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. Blackman's impact on the young adult fiction genre is undeniable, as her work continues to resonate with readers of all ages.