Mm Readers: Beginner: Last Leaf And Other Stories, The

Description: Five stories set in the USA between the end of the 1890s and the early 1900s, which are splendid examples of the wit and invention of one of America's best-loved writers. The Good Burglar - Ex-convict, Jimmy Valentine, tries to start a new life in a new town. The Last Leaf - A young artist is convinced that she will die when the last leaf falls from an ivy plant outside her apartment building. A Lesson in Love - Joe and Delia are young and very poor. Can they afford to sacrifice their commitment Carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary Some difficult words and phrases are explained The book has around 600 basic words for Beginner-level students Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets