Tales of Terror

Discover the pleasure of reading with this new seven-level series of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks specifically written for teenagers and young adults. A collection of adapted fiction horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and M.R. James: a girl's strange new employer holds a dark secret; body-snatchers encounter a surprise. Graded to seven levels with the teenage language learner in mind, Cambridge Discovery Readers exposes students to English in a lively and engaging way. Attractive and original illustrations help students to check their understanding, while integrated activities consolidate new vocabulary and encourage independent learning. British and American versions for each title expose learners to different varieties of English. Each book is also available with a CD-ROM with additional vocabulary practice activities and a complete audio recording. The accompanying website includes lesson plans and worksheets for every title, as well as teaching tips and a level placement test giving teachers all the support they need to encourage extensive reading amongst their students.