Hoepli: Reading

Alice is sixteen years old and about to live the most exciting experience of her life: a year abroad. When she walks out of the JFK airport in New York and meets her American family, she steps into a new life of discoveries and adventures. She attends high school, makes new friends, improves her English and studies subjects she had never thought about before. She travels to new places, discovering a country she never imagined. The year spent in the USA will teach Alice to look inside herself and face life with a more reflective mindset. The inevitable comparison between the USA and her homeland will also allow Alice to better understand and appreciate her own country. The text includes a wide range of four-skills activities and 3 dossiers useful for learning English, Social Studies and Literature. The volume gives access to the full recording of the story in Mp3 format.

Myriam has just arrived in a new city with her family and she has a secret: she is a dragon breeder. Her new classmates know nothing about her, except that she is an excellent drawer. During a school trip to the Vajes Lake, a legendary place inhabited by mysterious dwarves who live hidden under the mountains surrounding the lake, Myriam will disclose her secret to the only classmate she regards as a real friend, Mirko. They will meet the dwarves because Myriam has an important mission to accomplish and she needs their help. The text includes a wide range of four-skills activities and a dossier about dragons in fantasy stories and legendary lakes. The volume gives access to the full recording of the story in Mp3 format.

A Shakespeare's timeless tragedy that follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge for his father's murder. With twists, turns, and ghostly encounters, Hamlet navigates a world of lies, love, and madness. Join him in unravelling the mysteries of power and morality in this thrilling tale of tragedy and revenge. The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and extra reading, to explore and expand cultural and historical aspects associated with the story from the perspective of a group of teenagers, acting in the play.

Step into Regency-era England with Jane Austen's Emma, a literary gem that unveils the intricacies of love and society. Meet Emma Woodhouse, beautiful, clever and rich whose favourite hobby is matchmaking. As she busily organises the romantic affairs of her friends, she doesn't realise she is developing feelings for a man she thinks is just a friend. Will she succumb to love despite her resolution to never marry? Austen's smart observations on love, social class and self-discovery are brought to life through sparkling dialogue and vivid characters. Emma is a delightful journey through the ups and downs of the heart, where societal norms are challenged and love triumphs in the end. The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to discover more about cultural and historical aspects and Mp3 files.