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Typhoon

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"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 yield to the overwhelming power of nature becomes the ship's only hope for survival. Through vivid descriptions of the sea's fury and the tension among the crew, this Level Two reader provides a compelling study of character and the struggle between man and the elements.

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Series Title

Oxford Dominoes

Call Number

823 CON t

Publisher

United Kingdom : Oxford University., 2022

Collation

67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780194248938

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Graded Reader Literacy
Maritime Adventure
Man vs. Nature
Leadership and Courage
Classic Literature Adaptation

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