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Mitchell, Margaret
Gone with the wind. Part 1 /Margaret Mitchell; retold by John Escott.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—59, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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In Part 1, the beautiful Scarlett O’Hara learns that Ashley Wilkes, the man she loves in secret, is going to marry another woman. Even the terrible American Civil War is nothing compared to Scarlett’s broken heart. But one man knows her secret, the handsome and dangerous Rhett Butler – and he wants her for himself!

Mitchell, Margaret
Gone with the wind. Part 2 /Margaret Mitchell; retold by John Escott.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—59, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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In Part 2, the American South has lost the Civil War. Scarlett O’Hara has to work hard to build up her life again, but she has no money. The handsome Rhett Butler is rich, but he is soon to be hanged for murder. Then there is Ashley Wilkes. He is married now, but Scarlett still loves him. Does he love her?

James, Henry
The turn of the screw /Henry James; retold by Cherry Gilchrist.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—41, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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When a young lady goes to a big country house to teach two beautiful children, strange things start to happen and a terrible story of ghosts and danger begins…

James, Henry
Washington Square /Henry James; retold by Jane Rollason.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2006.—41, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Catherine Sloper lives a quiet life with her father and aunt in a nice house in New York. When her father dies she will have a lot of money. One day Catherine meets a handsome young man called Morris Townsend. He soon says he loves her and wants to marry her. But her father thinks that Morris wants Catherine’s money. Does Morris love Catherine or does he just want her money?

Poe, Edgar Allan
Tales of mystery and imagination /Edgar Allan Poe; retold by Roland John.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2001.—104 p.— (Penguin readers).
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A man haunted by his own imagination, hidden writing that leads to buried treasure, a fisherman fighting for his life in a powerful whirlpool. In these short stories by Edgar Allan Poe we meet people struggling with death. Others are trying to solve the darkest of mysteries. Which of them will succeed?

Outstanding short stories /retold by G. C. Thornley.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—104 p.— (Penguin readers).— Contents: Lord Emsworth and the girl friend /P. G. Wodehouse; Lord Mountdrago /W. Somerset Maugham; The courtship of Susan Bell /Anthony Trollope; The doll's house /Katherine Mansfield; The man who could work miracles /H. G. Wells; The model millionaire /Oscar Wilde; X-ing a paragraph /Edgar Allan Poe.
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This collection brings together some of the best examples of short stories. Some are about ordinary people to whom something unexpected happens. Others are about unusual characters or events. Some of the stories are funny and others are more serious. All of them are highly enjoyable.

Cooper, James Fenimore
The last of the Mohicans /James Fenimore Cooper; retold by Coleen Degnan-Veness.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2000.—41 p.— (Penguin readers).
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Uncas is the last of the Mohican Indians. He is with his father and Hawkeye when they meet Heyward. Heyward is taking the two young daughters of a British colonel to their farter. But a Huron Indian who hates the British is near. Will the girls see their father again?

London, Jack
White Fang /Jack London; retold by Brigit Viney.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2000.—40, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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White Fang is a young wolf born in north-west Canada. One day he is taken to an Indian camp. In this new life, he learns the ways of men and dogs. He learns to fight and kill.

Steinbeck, John
The red pony /John Steinbeck; retold by Nancy Taylor.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2001.—69, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Jody Tiflin is often alone and he knows little of the world. But one day he gets a pony. He learns how to love. He becomes wiser, but also sadder, as he tries to understand some of the mysteries of life.

Steinbeck, John
Of mice and men /John Steinbeck; retold by Kevin Hinkle.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2001.—40, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Lennie Small is a big man. He is friendly, and he loves animals and soft things. But Lennie is not clever and he is too strong. He lives his difficult life with his best friend, George Milton.

Puzo, Mario
The Godfather /Mario Puzo; retold by Chris Rice.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—59 p.— (Penguin readers).
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Don Vito Corleone is Godfather of one of the richest families in New York. He is a gangster and his business is fear and murder. Corleone’s son, Michael, wants a quiet life away the family business. But slowly Michael s into the most dangerous gangster of them all…

Fleischer, Leonore
Rain man /Leonore Fleischer; based on a screenplay by Ronald Bass, Barry Morrow; retold by Kieran McGovern.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—42 p.— (Penguin readers).
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Charlie Babbitt thinks he will get a lot of money when his father dies. The money goes to someone he does not know. He is a man who lives in a special hospital, and is the brother Charlie never knew. The two men meet and this is the start of a surprising new life for both of them.

Groom, Winston
Forrest Gump /Winston Groom; retold by John Escott.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—43, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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This is warm and funny story about a good-hearted young man Alabama – Forrest Gump. He’s an unusual man: a footballer, a soldier in Vietnam, he meets the President of America, he goes into space – and his best friend, Sue, is an ape!

Highsmith, Patricia
The talented Mr. Ripley /Patricia Highsmith; retold by Kevin Hinkle.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2001.—88, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Tom Ripley goes to Italy. He needs to find Dickie Greenleaf. Dickie’s father wants him to go back to America. But Tom likes Italy, and he likes Dickie’s money. Tom wants to stay in Italy, and he will do anything to get what he wants.

Dillard J. M.
The fugitive /J. M. Dillard; retold by Michael Nation.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—44 p.— (Penguin readers).
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Richard Kimble, doctor – and prisoner. The police think he killed his wife. Kimble knows another man did it; a man with one arm. Kimble escapes the police and searches for the man. But Detective Gerard is searching for Kimble – and he’ll take him dead or alive.

Collins, Max Allan
Saving private Ryan / Max Allan Collins; retold by Jacqueline Kehl; based on the screenplay by Robert Rodat.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2000.—104 p.— (Penguin readers).
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Grisham, John
The pelican brief /John Grisham; retold by Robin Waterfield.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—73, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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In Washington, two Supreme Court judges are murdered and only the young and beautiful law student Darby Shaw knows why. She has uncovered a deadly secret but will anyone believe her? Can she stay alive long enough to persuade them she is right?

Grisham, John
The firm /John Grisham; retold by Robin Waterfield.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—75, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Mitch McDeere is young, intelligent and ambitious. When he gets a job with the law firm of Bendini, Lambert & Locke it seems to be the part to money and power. But soon Mitch finds that the firm is listening to all his phone calls, and the FBI want to speak to him. Money and power has a price – and it could be Mitch’s life.

Evans, Nicholas
The horse whisperer /Nicholas Evans; retold by Andy Hopkins, Jocelyn Potter.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—87 p.— (Penguin readers).
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One winter morning in New York State, there is an accident on an icy mountain road. Thirteen-year-old Grace and her much-loved horse, Pilgrim, are very badly hurt. Grace’s mother believes her daughter will only recover if her horse can be saved. Can the Horse Whisperer nurse Pilgrim back to health?

Gardner J. J.
Men in Black /J. J. Gardner; based on a sreen story and screenplay by Ed Solomon; retold by John Escott.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 1999.—40, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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“Bugs kill things – aliens and people.” There is a Bug in New York. The people of Earth are in danger! Kay and Jay are Men in Black. They and other Men in Black must find the Bug. If they don’t there will be war!

Kotzwinkle, William
E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial /William Kotzwinkle; based on the screenplay by Melissa Mathison; retold by Michael Nation.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2002.—40, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Millions of people know and love the story of E.T. – the little visitor the stars. Earth is interesting for E.T. but he wants to go home. Can his new Earth friend, Elliot, help him? This is the famous story of one of the world’s favorite movies.

Shipton, Paul
Titanic! /Paul Shipton.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2001.—44 p.— (Penguin readers).
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On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. This is the full story. Why did the Titanic sink so quickly? Why did so many people die? What are the stories of all those people, young and old, rich and poor?

Shipton, Vicky
The Oscars /Vicky Shipton.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2007.—43, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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The Oscars are the most important awards in the movies. This book looks behind the smiles and speeches of the awards. What is the real story of Oscar night?

Furnas, Brent
Leonardo DiCaprio /Brent Furnas.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2005.—16 p.— (Penguin readers).
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His blue eyes are famous and teenage girls love his smile – Leonardo DiCaprio is a very big movie star. He has fans in every country, and his movies – Titanic and Romeo and Juliet – are big hits. Read about Leonardo’s life, his family and friends, and his acting.

Smith, Rod
Tom Cruise /Rod Smith.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2002.—15, [1] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Hollywood loves Tom Cruise. In his work, he plays his roles well. But in his life, he is sometimes unhappy and angry. His story is interesting. It is the story of a star.

Smith, Rod
Jennifer Lopez /Rod Smith.—Harlow: Pearson Education, 2006.—12, [2] p.— (Penguin readers).
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Her movies are on TV. Her music is on the radio. Jennifer Lopez is a Hollywood star and a successful singer. She is a Latin performer. And “Latin” is about color, fun, and life! And who is the number one Latina? Jennifer, of course.