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Tooth and Claw: Short Stories
"Tooth and Claw" is a collection of darkly humorous and satirical short stories originally written by the British author Saki, adapted for intermediate English language learners. The stories are known for their sharp wit, unexpected endings, and their depiction of the eccentricities of Edwardian English society. Often featuring animals—from talking cats to wild ferrets—as instruments of rev…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194791359
- Collation
- i + 72 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Bookworms
- Call Number
- 823 SAK t
We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea
"We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" is a gripping maritime adventure adapted for upper-intermediate English language learners that tests the courage and resourcefulness of four siblings. The story follows the Walker children—John, Susan, Titty, and Roger—who are given permission to stay on a small sailboat called the Goblin while it is anchored in a quiet river. However, when the anchor drags and…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194791939
- Collation
- i + 88 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Bookworms
- Call Number
- 823 RAN w
Eat, Pray, Love : One Woman's Search For Everything
"Eat, Pray, Love" is a compelling memoir adapted for upper-intermediate English language learners that chronicles a woman's transformative journey across three distinct cultures. Following a difficult divorce and a mid-life crisis, Elizabeth Gilbert embarks on a year-long quest to rediscover herself. Her journey takes her to Italy, where she explores the art of pleasure through food; to India, …
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194786164
- Collation
- viii + 87 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Bookworms
- Call Number
- 823 GIL e
Mansfield Park
"Mansfield Park" is a classic work of Regency-era literature adapted for high-intermediate English language learners that examines social status, moral integrity, and the complexity of family relationships. The story centers on Fanny Price, a young girl from a poor family who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at their great estate, Mansfield Park. Growing up as the "poor…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248280
- Collation
- 83 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 AUS m
The Faithful Ghost and Other Tall Tales
"The Faithful Ghost and Other Tall Tales" is an intriguing collection of supernatural and humorous stories adapted for high-intermediate English language learners. The book features several "tall tales"—stories that are often exaggerated and filled with unbelievable elements—ranging from heartwarming ghost stories to mysterious and puzzling encounters. By retelling these classic narratives,…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248259
- Collation
- 81 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 BOW t
Conan the Barbarian: Red Nails
"Conan the Barbarian: Red Nails" is a high-action fantasy adventure adapted for upper-intermediate English language learners. The story follows the legendary Cimmerian warrior, Conan, and his fierce companion Valeria as they stumble upon a mysterious, ancient city hidden deep within a prehistoric jungle. Within the city's walls, they find themselves ensnared in a brutal, generations-long blood …
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194249843
- Collation
- 83 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 HOW c
The Bird of Happiness and Other Wise Tales
"The Bird of Happiness and Other Wise Tales" is a diverse anthology of international folklore adapted for intermediate English learners. This collection features eight distinct stories from around the globe, including the titular Russian legend, a Burmese tale of alchemy, and wise parables from China, Egypt, and West Africa. Each story presents a unique cultural perspective on universal themes …
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194249195
- Collation
- 65 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 398.2 HER t
Typhoon
"Typhoon" is a classic maritime adventure adapted for intermediate English language learners that explores human courage and leadership under extreme pressure. The story centers on Captain MacWhirr and his steamship, the Nan-Shan, as they encounter a massive and terrifying storm in the South China Sea. While the Captain is often seen as uninspired and literal-minded, his steadfast refusal to yi…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248938
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 CON t
The Turn Of The Screw
"The Turn of the Screw" is a classic Gothic ghost story adapted for intermediate English language learners that explores themes of innocence, evil, and psychological ambiguity. The story follows a young governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children, Miles and Flora, at a remote country estate called Bly. Her initial delight turns to horror as she begins to see the apparitions of two …
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248891
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 JAM t
Virtual Friends
"Virtual Friends" is a contemporary fiction story designed for intermediate English language learners that explores the dynamics of modern social interaction and the influence of technology on relationships. The story follows a protagonist who finds it easier to communicate and make friends through a screen than in the physical world. As the plot unfolds, it examines the differences between onl…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194245746
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 SAL v
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