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2BR02B, Kurt Vonnegut
In a future where people no longer grow old, every new life must be balanced by a death. When Edward Wehling’s wife gives birth to triplets, he faces an impossible problem: only one baby can live unless three people agree to die...
A Study in Scarlet (adapted), Arthur Conan Doyle
After returning from the war in Afghanistan, Dr. John Watson meets the brilliant but mysterious Sherlock Holmes and becomes his roommate in London. Their quiet life changes when a strange murder shocks the city: a dead man is found in an empty house with no wounds, a wedding ring lies nearby, and a strange word is written on the wall in blood. This is an adapted version of famous novel, shortened and simplified to A2 level.
Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda
In this inspiring spiritual memoir, Paramhansa Yogananda shares his journey from curious child to respected yoga teacher. Along the way, he meets remarkable masters, explores the power of meditation, and describes experiences that challenge ordinary ideas about life and the human spirit.
Baba Yaga, Arthur Ransome
A kind little girl lives with a cruel stepmother who sends her deep into the forest to visit Baba Yaga, a scary witch with iron teeth. On the way, the girl helps everyone she meets, including a mouse, a dog, a cat, and even a little tree. Soon, her kindness becomes her greatest protection. Can she escape Baba Yaga’s strange hut and find her way home safely?
Bartleby, the Scrivener (adapted), Herman Melville
An elderly lawyer hires a new clerk named Bartleby to help copy legal documents in his Wall Street office. At first, Bartleby works hard and copies many papers. But one day, when asked to check a document, he calmly replies, “I would prefer not to.” Soon, he begins giving the same answer to more and more requests. As Bartleby becomes increasingly strange and refuses to do his work, the lawyer tries to understand him... This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.
Cool Air (adapted), H. P. Lovecraft
In New York City, a poor writer moves into a strange boarding house. There he meets Dr. Muñoz, a clever but unusual man who keeps his rooms very cold, even in summer. What secret is Dr. Muñoz trying to hide?.. This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.
Donal That Was Rich and Jack That Was Poor, Seumas MacManus
Donal is rich and has more than enough, but he refuses to help his poor brother Jack and his hungry family. When Jack begins taking food to survive, a strange battle of wits begins between the two brothers. Jack is clever, quick-thinking, and always ready with a trick. No matter what Donal does, things never seem to go as planned. Can Jack outsmart his wealthy brother? And how far will he go to give his family a better life?
Frost (Morozko), Arthur Ransome
Martha is a kind, hardworking girl who lives with a cruel stepmother and two selfish stepsisters. One winter day, her stepmother sends her deep into the snowy forest and leaves her there alone. Soon Martha meets Frost, a powerful spirit who tests her with his icy cold. Will Martha’s gentle heart help her survive the winter night?
How Much Land Does a Man Need? (adapted), Leo Tolstoy
Pahom is a farmer who thinks more land will make him happy. He buys some land, but soon he wants even more. He believes that if he owns enough, all his problems will disappear. Then he hears about a chance to get a huge amount of land. Excited by the opportunity, he sets out to claim it, but his desire for more may cost him more than he expects... This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.
In the Year 2889, Jules Verne
What will everyday life look like a thousand years from now? In the year 2889, Francis Bennett runs the world's largest news company, where information is sent across the globe in seconds and people watch the news from home instead of reading it. As he manages his busy business and family life, the future seems full of amazing inventions. But behind the new technology, people still face familiar problems...
Manis the Miller, Seumas MacManus
Donal works hard all week, but every weekend he visits his wife's parents, who are famous for being very stingy. Somehow, he always returns home tired, hungry, and unhappy. One day, his friend Manis the Miller decides to visit with him. Manis soon notices that something is not right in the old couple's house. With a sharp mind, a quick tongue, and a love of mischief, he sets out to uncover the truth. Can Manis teach the greedy old couple a lesson?
Moors and Christians, Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
In the remote mountain town of Aldeire, a wealthy and ambitious mayor known as Uncle Hormiga begins tearing down an old Moorish tower on a piece of land he has acquired. During the work, he discovers a mysterious parchment hidden inside a lead tube. Convinced it contains directions to a hidden treasure, he becomes obsessed with uncovering its secret. Ignoring doubts and warnings from his wife, Hormiga seeks help from a clever lawyer, who secretly realizes the document may be far more valuable than he admits...
Pillar of Fire, Ray Bradbury
William Lantry rises from his grave in the year 2349 and discovers that he may be the last dead man on Earth. Cemeteries have been destroyed, bodies are burned at once, and people no longer believe in ghosts, monsters, or murder. To this clean and peaceful society, Lantry is something that should not exist. Angry at a world that has erased everything connected with death, he enters the city and declares war on the living...
Regret, Kate Chopin
Mamzelle Aurélie is a strong, independent woman who has spent her life alone, running her farm and never regretting her decision not to marry. Her quiet routine is suddenly interrupted when a desperate neighbor asks her to care for four young children while she travels to see her seriously ill mother.
Saved (adapted), Rabindranath Tagore
Gouri’s husband, Paresh, is jealous and does not trust her. He believes she loves her spiritual teacher, Paramananda, even though she only turns to him for guidance and comfort. When Paresh’s accusations become too painful, Gouri leaves home and seeks refuge with her Guru. But this decision will change all their lives... This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.