B2 – Upper Intermediate
More detailed vocabulary, longer sentences, and more complex ideas. Suitable for learners who feel comfortable reading adapted novels or light fiction.
Summary Inheritance is the fourth and final book in Christopher Paolini’s epic fantasy series, The Inheritance Cycle. The story continues the journey of Eragon, a young Dragon Rider, and his dragon Saphira as they lead the rebellion against the tyrannical rule of King Galbatorix in the magical land of Alagaësia. As the Varden, a rebel […]
Summary Brisingr, the third instalment in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle, continues the epic fantasy saga of Eragon and his dragon Saphira. The story picks up shortly after the events of Eldest, with Eragon, Saphira and Roran embarking on a mission to rescue Katrina from the Ra’zac in Helgrind. After successfully freeing Katrina and defeating most
Summary Eldest, the second instalment in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle, continues the thrilling journey of Eragon and his dragon Saphira. Following the events of Eragon, the story begins with the aftermath of a devastating ambush that claims the life of Ajihad, leader of the rebel Varden. His daughter Nasuada assumes command and decides to relocate
Summary Eragon, the first book in The Inheritance Cycle, is a coming-of-age fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young farm boy, Eragon, who discovers a mysterious blue stone while hunting in the Spine, a dangerous mountain range. The stone turns out to be a dragon egg, and when it hatches, Eragon becomes bonded with
Good Omens – Summary Good Omens is a delightfully witty and irreverent tale of the impending apocalypse, centred around an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. The story begins with Aziraphale, a fussy angel, and Crowley, a suave demon, who have grown rather fond of their lives on Earth over the millennia. When
Making Money – Summary In “Making Money”, Terry Pratchett’s satirical fantasy novel set in the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork, we follow the adventures of Moist von Lipwig, a former conman turned civil servant. After successfully revitalising the city’s postal service, Moist finds himself thrust into a new challenge: reforming the Royal Bank of Ankh-Morpork and
Thud! – Summary In the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork, tensions are rising between dwarfs and trolls as the anniversary of the Battle of Koom Valley approaches. The murder of an influential dwarf, Grag Hamcrusher, threatens to ignite long-standing animosities into full-scale conflict. Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch is tasked with solving the case
Summary In “Going Postal”, Terry Pratchett introduces us to Moist von Lipwig, a skilled con artist who finds himself at the end of his rope – literally. Faced with execution for his crimes, Moist is offered an unusual second chance by the cunning Lord Vetinari, ruler of Ankh-Morpork. His options? Take over as Postmaster of
Monstrous Regiment – Summary Monstrous Regiment is a captivating fantasy novel set in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld universe. The story follows Polly Perks, a young woman who disguises herself as a boy to join the army of Borogravia, a small, backwards country constantly at war with its neighbours. Polly’s primary motivation is to find her brother
Summary Night Watch is the 29th novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series and the sixth book focusing on the City Watch. The story follows Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch as he is accidentally transported 30 years into the past while pursuing a dangerous criminal named Carcer. Vimes finds himself in a younger,
