Introduces the main series within the Reader Collection geared to adults who are beginning to read in English. The Reader Collection is located in the Juvenile Collection on the second floor..
The Big Bag Mistake by John EscottRicardo and Gisela are going home to Rio. Gisela likes reading and quiet people. Ricardo like noise... and he likes Gisela. In Rio, a thief takes Gisela's bag. What can Ricardo do?
Call Number: F Es19b 2008 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 9781405876704
The Long Road by Rod SmithTerry Fox has cancer and he has an artificial leg. He runs across Canada for sick children and he gets $10,000,000. Read about his Marathon of Hope, his pain, and his short life. This is the true story of a strong athlete--and a Canadian hero.
Call Number: B F833s 2008 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 140588455X
Lucky Break by John EscottTom breaks his leg in a football game--it's not his lucky day! A week later, Tom sees his favorite movie star. But Tom falls again--and suddenly the movie star is failing too! Reporters are taking pictures of Tom. Is this his lucky break!
Call Number: F Es19L 2008 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 9781405876711
Newspaper Chase by John EscottHarry Black is a thief. He takes a famous painting and puts it in an old newspaper. But then the recycling truck arrives--and where is Harry's newspaper?
Call Number: F Es19n 2007 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 9781405850957
The Pearl Girl by Stephen RableyKate Grant comes from Canada. She is visiting Europe with her mother and father. One evening she sees two men in a museum. They are taking a very famous picture... 'Girl with a Pearl Ear-ring.' What can Kate do?
Call Number: F R113p 2008 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 9781405867832
Tom Cruise by Rod SmithTom Cruise has starred in numerous films since his début in Risky Business. Read about his life and career, his major film roles, his involvement with Scientology and his marriages.
Call Number: B C888s 2008 (Level 1 green)
ISBN: 9781405882781
Grammar Tip
"Highlight all auxiliary verbs in a text. Discuss which tenses take the highlighted auxiliary verbs."