Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia at the age of twenty. When he died, twelve years later, he ruled the biggest empire that the world had ever known. Many people died as he and his army f…
A diamond necklace is stolen form a museum. Everyone who works at the museum could be guilty. But who really took the necklace, and why? Paul, a young student, helps the police find the thief.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the idea of women in business seemed strange. Today more and more women are reaching the top of business life. This book tells the business success storie…
Macbeth, a brave soldier, is trusted by the Scottish King. Then a strange meeting with three witches makes him greedy for power. Macbeth wants to be a king. He and his evil wife make murderous plan…
Silas Marner loves only one thing - his money. Each night he takes it out from his hiding place and counts it. Then two things happen to change his life - his gold coin are stolen and a little girl…
Mark Twain is one of America's most famous and best-loved writers. He wrote about every important subject of his time. Twain's stories are usually amusing but with a serious message too. You will r…
Yocheved carefully placed her baby in the basket. She looked at him for one last time... In Egypt, the Pharaoh's soldiers are ordered to kill every Hebrew baby boy. But one baby escapes. He grow…
This is a detective story with a difference. We invite you to help solve the case. Katrina Kirby is a detective, and people call her "K". There has been a murder in a big country house. K knows …
Who are the British? This book will tell you about their lives, TV programmes, business, family life, pets - and the food. This is a book about real people and real life in Britain today.
Charlie Babbitt thinks he will get a lot of money when his father dies. The money goes to someone he does not know. He is a man who lives in a special hospital, and is the brother Charlie never kne…