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Cat Among the Pigeons
(eAudiobook)

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[United States] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.
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eAudiobook
Edition:
Abridged.
Content Description:
1 online resource (1 audio file (3hr., 48 min.)) : digital.
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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: - A CD with a reading of the adapted story- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious light in the school Sports Pavilion. Among the tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks, they find the body of the unpopular games mistress - shot through the heart. Schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much, and begins to worry that she might be the next victim. Can detective Hercule Poirot find the killer before the 'cat' strikes again? Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780008210540, 0008210543
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 11 Points
Lexile measure:
710

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Read by Hugh Fraser.
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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: - A CD with a reading of the adapted story- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious light in the school Sports Pavilion. Among the tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks, they find the body of the unpopular games mistress - shot through the heart. Schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much, and begins to worry that she might be the next victim. Can detective Hercule Poirot find the killer before the 'cat' strikes again? Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Christie, A., & Fraser, H. (2016). Cat Among the Pigeons. Abridged. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha and Hugh, Fraser. 2016. Cat Among the Pigeons. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha and Hugh, Fraser, Cat Among the Pigeons. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha, and Hugh Fraser. Cat Among the Pigeons. Abridged. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

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