MACMILLAN READERS INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (BOOK AND CD)

9781405076746

A Kiss Before Dying - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

A Kiss Before Dying is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Ira Levin. This is a powerful story of murder and suspense. It tells the story of Bud Corliss and his desire to rise above his working-class origins. When he meets Dorothy Kingship, daughter of a wealthy copper-tycoon, he believes his fortunes may change. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9780230422360

A New Lease of Death - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

A New Lease of Death is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Ruth Rendell. This book tells the story of Chief Inspector Wexford who is adamant that Herbert Painter killed a ninety-year-old lad and the courts agreed with him. But then Herbert's future son-in-law begins questioning the case. Will he change people's minds? With Audio CD.

 

9780230400009

Barack Obama - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Who is the man behind the world's most famous politician? Barack Obama has been shaped by his experience of many different cultures. He is the son of a white American mother and a black Kenyan father. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia. This Macmillan Biography looks at the people and places that most influenced Obama's rise from wayward teenager to his inauguration in 2009 as America's first black president.

 

9780230400238

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

It's a new year and Bridget has a boyfriend at last; the handsome and successful lawyer, Mark Darcy! But soon the beautiful - and determined - Rebecca appears on the scene to steal Mark away. Heartbroken and confused, Bridget decides to go on holiday to Thailand with her friend Shazzer. There Bridget's problems only get worse.

 

9780230716704

Bridget Jones's Diary - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Bridget Jones's Diary is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Helen Fielding. This is the story of a loveable lady called Bridget and her troubles with men, weight and wine. Having made four New Year's resolutions will this help to solve Bridget's troubles? Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405076708

Bristol Murder - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Bristol Murder is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Philip Prowse. Peter, a lorry driver, gives a lift to a 16-year-old hitch-hiker called John, who has run away from home after a violent row with his uncle. The police are now carrying out a nationwide search for John as his uncle has been found dead. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405080583

Dr No - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Bond British Secret Agent 007 is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that there is a link to Dr No, the owner of a remote island. Recently here have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon.'

 

9781405074544

Emma - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Emma is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Jane Austen. One of Austen's finest works, Emma is the story of a wealthy girl whose favourite hobby is matchmaking. With Emma so busy trying to be a matchmaker amongst her friends, she does not notice her own growing feelings for a man she believes is just a friend. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405080606

Goldfinger - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

When secret agent James Bond meets the multi-millionaire Auric Goldfinger, he quickly learns that Goldfinger is a clever cheat at card games. But card cheating at card games isn’t the way Goldfinger makes money. Following Goldfinger to Switzerland, Bond discovers that Goldfinger has bigger plans―to steal all the gold in the U.S. Treasury i. The only thing standing in Goldfinger’s way is James Bond.

 

9780230026858

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Stephen Colbourn. When Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, he becomes king of the land of Logres. This book describes the adventures of King Arthur and his famous Knights of the Round Table. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9780230735088

Live and Let Die - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

In Live and Let Die, Bond finds himself in Jamaica investigating the underworld criminal 'Mr Big', who is suspected of selling antique gold coins to finance Soviet spy operations. As usual, Bond gets caught up in many dangerous situations. He also falls in love with Mr Big's girlfriend, the mysterious and beautiful Solitaire.

 

9781405077057

Meet Me In Istanbul - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Meet Me in Istanbul is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Richard Chisholm. An adventure thriller set in Turkey. Tom Smith flies to Istanbul to join his fiancee for a holiday, but Angela fails to meet him that evening. The next morning Tom has some terrible news...Includes an Audio CD.

 

9780230408708

Much Ado About Nothing - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

One of Macmillan's series of graded readers 'Much Ado About Nothing' is Shakespeare's famous comedy/drama about the war of power and understanding between men and women and the disguises they wear in their romantic relationships.

 

9781405077156

My Cousin Rachel - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

My Cousin Rachel is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Daphne du Maurier. This book tells the story of Philip, who is shocked by his Cousin Ambrose's death. Racked by suspicion from letters Ambrose had sent him, Philip prepares to meets his cousin's widow with hatred in his heart. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9780230422353

One Day - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

One Day is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by David Nicholls. A moving story taking place over many years about Emma and Dexter who meet for the first time on their university graduation. Soon their lives will go in different directions but where would each of them be on the 15th July every year in the future. With Audio CD.

 

9781405077071

The Queen of Death - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Queen of Death is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by John Milne. This is a detective story about a missing archaeologist and his knowledge of the secret tomb of Queen Axarte. Chief detective Salahadin is on the case and suspects the missing archaeologist to be working with a ruthless gang. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405080620

Sense and Sensibility - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

After the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, find they must move to a small cottage in Barton Park. There Marianne meets and falls in love with the attractive but unreliable Willoughby, while Elinor longs for Edward Ferrars, the young man she was forced to leave behind ...will the sisters find love and everlasting happiness?

 

9781405074575

Tess of the D'Urbevilles - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

When Tess Durbeyfield is sent by her family to find her rich relatives, she is soon pursued and violently attacked by the ruthless Alec d'Urberville. But the sad event which follows gives Tess the chance to hide her past and move on. Eventually she falls in love and finds happiness with Angel Clare. However, Tess's honest nature means she is doomed never t escape her past.

 

9780230436466

The Norwood Builder and Other Stories - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Norwood Builder and Other Stories is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Another classic collection of short intriguing stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson as they try to solve a number of unusual mysteries. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9780230460416

The Old Curiosity Shop - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Old Curiosity Shop is a classic story written by Charles Dickens and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. The story is about Nell and her grandfather, who live in The Old Curiosity Shop. They are very poor, and when disaster strikes, Nell must protect herself and her grandfather from people who wish them harm. Includes Audio CD.

 

9780230031128

The Pearl - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Pearl is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by John Steinbeck. The Pearl is a sad and beautiful story about a Mexican-Indian driver called Kino who finds the greatest Pearl in the world. Kino believes his prayers have been answered. But the pearl brings only greed and violence and Kino loses his happiness. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405078733

The Smuggler - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Smuggler is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Piers Plowright. The Smuggler tells the story of a valuable golden statue which has been stolen from the Darna museum. Inspector Roland suspects John Samuel Fame because he visits the frontier frequently and could be a smuggler. But did Fame steal the statue? Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405078054

The Space Invaders - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Space Invader is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Geoffrey Matthews. In this story, set sometime in the future, Varon, an intergalactic pirate, manages to steal one of the most valuable items in the universe. When he becomes trapped, Omega offers his help but he has his own reasons for doing so. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405076807

The Speckled Band and Other Stories - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Speckled Band and Other Stories is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This book consists of three short stories as Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson, investigate the cases of 'The Speckled Band', 'The Dancing Men' and 'The Red-Headed League'. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405076685

The Woman Who Disappeared - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

The Woman Who Disappeared is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Philip Prowse. A beautiful blonde woman hires Lenny Samuel to find her missing sister. Before long Lenny has to deal with gunmen, dead bodies, weary policemen and jewel thieves. And all the while, trying to find the missing woman. Includes an Audio CD.

 

9781405075381

Thérèse Raquin - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

When Thérèse Raquin marries her sickly cousin Camille, her future looks as if it will be both dull and loveless. This all changes, however, with the arrival of Camille's friend Laurent. Laurent and Thérèse soon begin a love affair, an affair so passionate it can only result in tragedy

 

9780230533523

Touching the Void - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Touching the Void is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Joe Simpson. This is the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yate's climb of the mountain Siula Grande. When Joe breaks his leg high in the mountain, he knows he will probably die. But with a will to survive and Simon's determination are they able to reach safety? With Audio CD.

 

9781405077095

Wuthering Heights - Macmillan Readers Intermediate Level

Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte’s only novel is the story of Heathcliff, an orphan raised by the Earnshaw family,his adopted foster sister Cathy, and Edgar and Isabella Linton. It is a story of sibling rivalry and family rivalry, and of love and what love does to a person. The passionate and violent story of the Earnshaw and Linton families - has become one of the most popular in British fiction.