Charles Dickens
David is hardly ten when his mother passes away, leaving him with his stepfather, Mr. Murdstone who sends him to work in a factory. David escapes from the factory and runs away to his aunt, who takes great care of him. He has to cope with people like Uriah Heep and deal with other obstacles in life. On the other hand, he is blessed to have people like Peggotty, his devoted nurse, kindhearted Mr. Micawber, beautiful Dora and gentle Agnes. But does he ever find true happiness? Read on.
Grade 1 (8 to 9 years) 1000 headwords
Grade 2 (9 to 10 years) 1500 headwords
Grade 3 (10 to 11 years) 2000 headwords
Grade 4 (11 to 12 years) 3000 headwords
Graded Classics
This series, consisting of classics from English literature, is intended to promote the habit of reading in young children. The stories are adapted and simplified for young readers of different age groups and language proficiency. The headwords indicate the active vocabulary of a child in the relevant age group. This series also enhances comprehension and learning through: