Great Expectations
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- 6,99 €
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- 6,99 €
Publisher Description
A Step 5 Reading and Training graded reader, retold by Gina D.B. Clemen. Pip is a orphan boy destined to become a blacksmith. But a chance meeting with an escaped convict and an invitation to the house of Miss Havisham mark the beginning of great changes in his life...This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore
historical background, cultural connections and other topics
suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains:
• A biography of Charles Dickens
• A wide range of interactive activities practising the four skills
• Dossiers: Dickens and his Times; Prison Ships and others
• FCE-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 7-8)
• A full recording of the text
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This beloved classic from Dickens follows the life and adventures of a six-year-old orphan named Pip as he makes his way and comes of age in 19th-century England. Simon Prebble turns in a solid performance in this audio edition, offering up a lush and resolutely dramatic reading and creating a panoply of unique voices and accents for the book's many characters. But while Prebble's performance is lavish, it fails to distinguish itself from the scores of previous audio productions of Dickens's novels. Still, his reading remains a pleasure and a well-orchestrated introduction to the world of Dickens one that could serve as a wonderful opportunity for both fans and those new to the author's work.
