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Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding French paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.

Recently orphaned 17-year-old David leaves his home on the Scottish countryside to seek out a rich uncle he has never met. The uncle, as it turns out, is paranoid and unpleasant, and before David can claim his inheritance he is knocked out and taken to sea to be sold as a slave in America. So begins Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, Kidnapped (1886), a breathlessly exciting story for fans of action and suspense, and a story about two very different types of Scotsmen.

In a lively pond where Frogs peacefully dwelled, some playful Boys unwittingly terrorize them by skipping stones on the water's surface. As the Frogs plead for their lives, the story teaches a powerful lesson about empathy and kindness. This classic fable reminds young readers that what may seem like harmless fun to one can cause real fear and harm to another, encouraging empathy and respect for all creatures.

Tells the story of how Jimmy's nose helps solves the crime of the disappearing dogs. Written in graphic-novel format.

Small Stories in English for Children is a heartwarming collection of four short tales designed to inspire, educate, and delight young readers. Each story introduces charming characters who learn meaningful life lessons through courage, kindness, creativity, and friendship.In these beautifully written stories, children will meet Sammy, a tiny squirrel who proves that bravery has nothing to do with size; Lily, a talented young artist whose magical paintbrush brings her imagination t...

One busy camel. One long sleepwalk. One hot desert. Will Adel find her way home?Adel is a camel from Egypt. One night, she goes to sleep... but she sleepwalks into the desert! When she wakes up, she is all alone. Where is her home? Can Adel find her way back?With easy words and cute pictures, kids will enjoy listening to Adel’s brave adventure across the hot sand and how she uses her smart brain to find her way home!Perfect for children ag...

Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It was written as a boys' novel and first published in the magazine Young Folks from May to July 1886.It is a coming-of-age tale of a teenager named David Balfour from the Scottish Lowlands. When David, after the death of his parents, decides to leave his home to find his way to the world, he is given a letter by the minister of Essendean, Mr. Campbell, to be delivered to the House of Shaws...

Penguin presents the abridged audiobook edition of Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, read by Robbie Coltrane.When young David Balfour's father dies and leaves him in poverty, he tracks down his Uncle Ebenezer to seek his inheritance. But his uncle is a mean, nasty man with a dark family secret. David finds himself in terrible danger when he is kidnapped and taken prisoner on board a ship bound for slavery.

*Recommended for all age groups*Children's E-Book / Bedtime Story for kids------------------------------------------------ Summary Flip - The Blind DolphinDive into the vast ocean with Flip, the young blind dolphin!In the sparkling blue waters of the ocean, Flip's playful spirit shines bright. Teased at first for being different, little did his friends know that his blindness gave him an advantag#chil...

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun and adventure on a pirate ship full of puppies.Fighting like cats and dogs? Exactly! The puppy pirates played a prank on the kitten pirates, and meow! The kittens sure are mad. Can the pups escape the kittens’ claws? It’s dog vs. cat, and may the best pirates win.Two perennial kid favorites—dogs and pirates—combine in the new chapter book series perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and Paw Pa...

In writing this, his third, book for boys, Stevenson turned from scenes and characters of pure invention to real people and places of a minor incident of Scottish history. The Appin murder, which provides the turning point of the story, has thereby become known to thousands who had not before heard of Alan Breck or the wrongly condemned James Stewart. The Highlands, in their unsettled state after the '45, are made the setting for the adventures of the sober David Balfour, in whose prim way...

‘I ran to the side of the ship. “Help, help! Murder!” I screamed, and my uncle slowly turned to look at me. I did not see any more. Already strong hands were pulling me away. Then something hit my head; I saw a great flash of fire, and fell to the ground …’ And so begin David Balfour’s adventures. He is kidnapped, taken to sea, and meets many dangers. He also meets a friend, Alan Breck. But Alan is in danger himself, on the run from the English army across the wild Highlands of Scotland …