Collection: Language Learning Fiction

Storm Boy saves the life of Mr Percival, and in return the pelican helps Storm Boy's father with his fishing and joins in the rescue of a shipwrecked crew. The boy and the pelican prove friends to the end.

A series of original fiction and adaptations of international stories for learners of French. All the stories look at topics relevant to teenagers and the accompanying audio-CD retells the story in a lively and attractive way. Vocabulary explanations are included in the footnotes and an answer ke...

This book contains a collection of the best fairy tales of Italy's rich regional tradition, a fascinating journey through evocative places. The reading of these stories is a way to keep alive the unique cultural and historical heritage of Italy. Every fairy tale is accompanied by language activit...

Tre uomini che tirano le somme della propria vita. Tre lingue diverse per raccontare l'emigrazione e la perdita delle radici; il bisogno di partire e la conquista di un posto in cui tornare. Nicola ha ventisei anni e fa l'insegnante precario a Milano. È figlio di Riccardo, un emigrante invecchiat...

Max travels to Siena for an Art History course, but first spends a weekend in Florence. Shortly after arriving, he meets the mysterious Beatrice, who leads him on an unusual adventure through the city in search of a hidden treasure.

Hans plans to spend the weekend studying for his Pastry course, but a series of unexpected events ruins his plans. The biggest surprise is his roommate Ciro, who shows him the real, lively, chaotic face of Naples.

Lucía gives her mother, Franca, a trip to Rome, a return to the Eternal City after many years. As they enjoy the beauty and charm of the capital, mother and daughter also begin searching for someone deeply important to Franca. Their journey through Rome becomes both emotional and mysterious as th...

During a conference trip to Venice, Federica finally meets Alvise, a friend she knows only from Instagram. It is Carnival, so they explore the city in costume, enjoying its magical atmosphere. But amid the masks and celebrations, something mysterious happens that changes their encounter.

Helps students learn Spanish by presenting simple, easy-to-read adaptations of classic Spanish stories and other material.