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A Midsummer Night's Dream (Sen noci svatojánské)

William Shakespeare

romatntika, humor  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

William Shakespeare's romantic comedy about love and marriage. When four young lovers get lost in the forest, the fairies that live there play jokes on them - turning love into hate and hate into love.

Sen noci svatojánské je jedna z nejpopulárnějších Shakespearových her. Tento reader je napsán jako scénář a obsahuje úryvky z originálního rukopisu.

The Call of the Wild (Volání divočiny)

Jack London

dobrodružství  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

A companion piece to White Fang, The Call of the Wild is the story of Buck, a domestic dog who is suddenly stolen and sold to gold prospectors. In this new - and hard - life, Buck's natural instincts are awakened to the call of the wild.

Casino Royale

Ian Fleming

dobrodružství/napětí/špionáž  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

When Bond defeats Le Chiffre, a powerful Russian Agent, in a game of cards, he believes his mission is over. But Le Chiffre has other ideas...

Daisy Miller (Daisy Millerová)

Henry James

příběh ze života /romantika/historie  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

A masterpiece by the great American realist Henry James. Daisy Miller is the story of an innocent girl's love and recognition in a society where respectable behaviour counts for everything.

Diamonds are Forever (Diamanty jsou věčné)

Ian Fleming

dobrodružství/napětí/špionáž  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Bond is sent to investigate a dangerous diamond smuggling gang which is run by the American mafia. The story begins in Africa, moves to London, and ends in Las Vegas. There Bond and the beautiful Tiffany Case must escape the fury of the gang's leaders, the evil Spang brothers. Recommended for older readers.

Far from the Madding Crowd (Daleko od hlučícího davu)

Thomas Hardy

příběh ze života /romantika/historie  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

One of Hardy's greatest novels, Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of the life and loves of the brave and the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene.

Gandhi (Gándhí)

Rachel Bladon

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Mohandas Gandhi was one of the most influencial leaders and civil rights campaigners that the world has ever known. This biography tells the story of Gandhi's life and achievements, from his policy of non-violent action that led India to independence from British control, to his work on poverty, expanding women's rights and the building of religious and ethnic unity.

Heidi

Johanna Spyri

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

When Heidi goes to live with her bad-tempered and lonely grandfather, Uncle Alp, in his hut on the mountain, everyone thinks that her stay will make them both unhappy. But Heidi soon makes new friends and grows to love her new life. Then her aunt Detie arrives and insists that Heidi must go to Frankfurt. Heidi and her grandfather are heartbroken. Will Heidi ever return to the mountain?

I, Robot (Já, robot)

Issac Asimov

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Issac Asimov's classic collection of stories about a society where humans and robots live and work together on earth and in outer space, is both disturbing and prophetic.

Kick off! The Story of Football

Patrick Adams

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The history of football is as fascinating and exciting as the game itself. In this Macmillan Reader, Patrick Adams describes football from its humble (and sometimes violent) beginnings in Central and South America, and its emergence on the streets of 19th century England as a recognized game, to the international stadiums, big business and multi-million pound players of today.

Michael Jackson: The King of Pop

Carl W Hart

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Michael Jackson changed the face of modern rock music and dance. Over 20 years after it was first produced, Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time. This Macmillan Biography looks at Jackson's early life from his emergence as a child star with the Jackson 5 to the height of his career as international - and controversial - superstar.

Nelson Mandela

Carl W Hart

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Nelson Mandela was born in a remote African village but went on to become the most influential African leader in history. This Macmillan Reader charts Mandela's journey from childhood to ANC activist. It goes on to describe his release after 27 years' imprisonment by the South African government, his role in ending Apartheid and his eventual inauguration as the first black President of South Africa.

Persuasion (Anna Elliotová), (Pýcha a přemlouvání)

Jane Austen

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Anne Elliot falls in love with a handsome young officer, Frederick Wentworth, but her parents do not allow her to marry him because he is poor. Seven years later, Anne meets Wentworth again to find he has become successful and wealthy. Anne still has feelings for Wentworth, but ihe is angry with her and possibly in love with another woman…

The Princess Diaries 3 (Deník princezny)

Meg Cabot

romantika, humor  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

How can Mia break up with Kenny, the boyfriend she doesn't love? And how can she win the hear of Michael, the boy she dreams about?

The Princess Diaries 4 (Deník princezny)

Meg Cabot

romantika, humor  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Mia's first official visit to Genovia has been a success. and she's finally going out with Michael, the boy she loves. Everything is going well until Grandmere decides that Michael is not the boy for Mia.

Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island where he must live for the next 28 years.

Robin Hood

Stephen Colbourn

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The classic folk tale of Robin Hood and his band of merry men, who rob from the rich to give to the poor.

Romeo and Juliet (Romeo a Julie)

William Shakespeare

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

William Shakespeare's tragic story of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, is as relevant now as it was over 400 years ago.

Romeo a Julie je jedna z nejpopulárnějších Shakespearových her. Tento reader je napsán jako scénář a obsahuje úryvky z originálního rukopisu.

The Secret Garden (Tajná zahrada)

Frances Hodgson Burnett

romantika, příběhy ze života  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle in Yorkshire. She is lonely and unwanted. Left alone, she has nothing to do but explore the large house and its grounds. Then one day, she finds a secret garden. For the first time Mary has something to care for, and as the garden begins to flourish, no one's life is left untouched.

Selected Stories by D. H Lawrence (Vybrané povídky D.H. Lawrence)

D.H. Lawrence

romantika, příběhy ze života  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Four stories written by one of the greatest writers of twentieth-century English literature.

Recommended for older readers.

Shake Hands Forever

Ruth Rendell

 Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The murder of Angela Hathall was extremely well planned. The only clue left was a single fingerprint with an L-shaped scar. The detective in charge, Reg Wexford, suspects that Angela's husband Robert Hathall killed his wife. But one question troubles Wexford most of all. Who is the mysterious woman Wexford is sure Hathall is seeing? Does she have an L-shaped scar on her finger?

Owl Bridge Creek and Other Stories (Případ na mostě přes Soví řeku)

Ambrose Bierce

povídky, záhady, historie, politika  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

Eight stories by the famous American journalist and writer, Ambrose Bierce.

Recommended for older readers.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Dvojí život Heleny Grahamové)

Anne Brontë

romantika, povídky ze života  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

When mysterious Helen Graham and her son move to Wildfell Hall, it sets her neighbours talking. Who exactly is Helen Graham, and why does she keep her past a secret?

Recommended for older readers.

The Treasure of Monte Cristo (Hrabě Monte Cristo)

Alexandre Dumas

dobrodružství  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

The tale of the imprisonment and escape of Edward Dantes, taken from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

The Wizard of Oz (Čaroděj ze země Oz)

L. Frank Baum

dobrodružství  Pre-Intermeidate | 1 400 slov 

L. Frank Baum's classic story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz.

There is a film of this a story.