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venres, 27 de setembro de 2019
Bicentennial Man
LECTURA OBLIGATORIA 2º BACH
BICENTENNIAL MAN
Isaac Asimov
Burlington
Andrew is a robot, designed to serve humans. Talented and obedient, Andrew lives with the Martin family. But Andrew is not like other robots. He wants more from life. He starts to wear clothes over his metallic body and he replaces his bionic parts with artificial prosthetic parts. He wants to have a human brain so he can think and feel. But humans are mortal and die – only robots live forever. It’s a high price for Andrew to pay for his dream.
The secret diary of Adrian Mole
LECTURA OBLIGATORIA 1º BACH
THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE
Sue Townsend
Burlington
Adrian is 13 3/4 when he starts to keep his diary. He is spotty, insecure and frequently hilarious. Over the next year, he writes about the break-up of his parents’ marriage and their reconciliation, his first girlfriend, his experiences with the school bully and, of course, his spots.
The murders in the Rue Morgue
LECTURA OBLIGATORIA 1º BACH
THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE
Edgar Allan Poe
Burlington
Two women are found murdered with their bodies horribly mutilated. When the police don’t have any clues or any suspects, it is up to master detective Auguste Dupin to solve the case. This and two other grotesque tales of horror can be found in this thrilling book.
Olympic Kate
OLYMPIC KATE
Sue Kendall
Burlington
Kate Armstrong, a talent, dedicated gymnast, dreams of winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. Little does she know that somebody is out to destroy her. When traces of drugs are found in Kate’s body, she realises that talent and dedication aren’t going to help her. It’s up to Ben, her faithful trainer, to try and prove her innocence.
Villains!
VILLAINS!
Sue Kendall
Burlington
Meet three famous villains. In 19th-century Russia, Rasputin influences the Russian court after his strange powers heal the sick son of the Tsar. In 16th-century France, Queen Catherine de Medici poisons her enemies and is called "Madame Serpent". Sweeney Todd, and 18th-century English barber, runs a sinister business. His customers are disappearing. His neighbour is famous for her delicious meat pies. But what is the secret ingredient in them?
xoves, 26 de setembro de 2019
Myths and Legends
LECTURA OBLIGATORIA 3º ESO
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Jenny Edwards
Burlington
Why is the sea salty? How did four of China’s largest rivers get their names? This collection brings together myths and legends from all over the world and gives some entertaining explanations about why the world around us is the way it is.
The Evil Painting
LECTURA OBLIGATORIA 2º ESO
THE EVIL PAINTING
Julie Hart
Burlington
Claire and Philip’s mother comes home one day with a new painting. The painting seems to have an evil influence over their mother. The two teenagers don’t have a choice – they have to destroy the painting in order to save their mother. But it’s not such a simple task ... what is the secret of the painting?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Washington Irving
Burlington
Sleepy Hollow is a quiet, peaceful place near the Hudson River in the USA, but it is alive with stories about ghosts and witches. One night, the teacher in Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, has a terrifying adventure with Sleepy Hollow’s most famous ghost, the Headless Horseman, with unexpected results. Everyone will enjoy this exciting story.
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