Edge 2014 Fundamentals: Complex Text Library Classroom Set

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean and miserable old man. The only thing he cares about is making money and keeping it. He does not like the poor and the needy, and he hates Christmas as much as he hates laughter and kindness. All of this changes on Christmas Eve when he gets a rude awakening to just how sad and lonely his life really is. This timeless story was an immediate success for Charles Dickens when it was first published in 1843. Dickens’s message about the importance of thinking of others is something for everyone to think about. This enchanting and magical tale is presented with detailed artwork, authentic settings, and wonderful characters to be enjoyed by readers of all ages!

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. The fair city of Verona is troubled by two feuding families: the Montagues and the Capulets. Their hatred for each other runs deep and they regularly disturb the streets with their fighting. When Romeo Montague meets and falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, it can only lead to a tragic end. William Shakespeare’s wonderful and iconic play is as relevant today as it was when it was written – over 400 years ago! It is one of his best-known works, containing some of his most famous lines. Detailed illustrations and lively content capture all of the beauty, emotion, and tragedy of Shakespeare’s timeless tale.

In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. When Mr. Lockwood rents a country house from Mr. Heathcliff, he quickly learns about his landlord’s mysterious history. Lockwood soon discovers the reasons behind Heathcliff’s brutal treatment of those around him after being haunted by the ghost of Catherine Earnshaw, the love of Heathcliff’s life. Can Lockwood stop himself from being dragged into Heathcliff’s violent world? Wuthering Heights was Emily Brontë’s only novel, originally published in 1847 under the name Ellis Bell. She died in December 1848 and did not live to see the book published under her own name just two years later. Today, it is considered a timeless masterpiece of English literature. This adapted graphic novel features beautiful hand-painted artwork, bringing this unique story to life for all readers to enjoy.

Flora grew up in a large city in Tanzania. Then she married and moved to a small village where she and her husband hunt and farm to live. She dreams of going back to the city but doesn't want to leave her family. Will Flora stay in the village? Will she move back to the city?

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. “My name was Philip Pirrip. When I was a small child, I couldn’t say this, so I called myself Pip.” Pip is a young man from humble beginnings. He abandons his old life to become a gentleman after several occurrences: a frightening meeting with an escaped prisoner; a call to meet with the bitter, old Miss Havisham and the beautiful but cold-hearted Estella; and the sudden generosity of a stranger. The story of Pip’s Great Expectations is accompanied by fabulous artwork which sends the reader straight to Dickens’s Victorian England.

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. Frankenstein is set during a time when there were many new scientific discoveries and anything seemed possible – even the creation of life itself. Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works hard to prove his theories. But his dream quickly turns into a nightmare – not just for him, but for his family and friends, too. Frankenstein, conceived by Mary Shelley on a rainy night in the mountains of Switzerland in 1816, asks questions about the danger and responsibility of knowledge and the notion that pride must have its fall. Shelley’s classic horror story is brought to life through fantastic gothic illustrations and is adapted so that all students can enjoy this haunting tale.

People everywhere need water for drinking, washing, and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again. Charlotte Brontë’s classic story comes to life in this full-color graphic novel. Jane Eyre is the story of an orphan girl, raised by her wealthy but cruel aunt in nineteenth-century England. This vibrantly illustrated version of Brontë’s dramatic story chronicles Jane’s hardships and triumphs as she grows from a student at Lowood School into a young woman. Full of romance, suspense, and colorful characters, the classic graphic novel of Jane Eyre will engage readers to the final page.