B2 – Upper Intermediate
More detailed vocabulary, longer sentences, and more complex ideas. Suitable for learners who feel comfortable reading adapted novels or light fiction.
Wyrd Sisters – Summary In Terry Pratchett’s “Wyrd Sisters”, the sixth novel in his Discworld series, we are introduced to a trio of witches who find themselves embroiled in royal politics. The story begins with the murder of King Verence I of Lancre by his ambitious cousin, Duke Felmet, who is egged on by his […]
Sourcery – Summary Sourcery, the fifth book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, is a fantastical tale of magic, wizardry and the potential end of the world. The story begins with the birth of Coin, the eighth son of an eighth son of an eighth son, making him a sourcerer—a being of immense magical power. Coin’s
Summary Mort is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young, awkward farm boy named Mortimer (Mort) who becomes Death’s apprentice. The story begins when Mort’s father takes him to a local hiring fair, hoping to secure an apprenticeship for his son. Just before midnight, Death arrives and selects Mort as his
Equal Rites – Summary Equal Rites tells the story of Eskarina Smith, a young girl born in the village of Bad Ass on Discworld. At the moment of her birth, a dying wizard passes on his staff to her, mistakenly believing her to be male. This sets in motion a series of events that challenge
The Light Fantastic – Summary In The Light Fantastic, the second novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, the story picks up directly after the events of The Colour of Magic. Rincewind, a cowardly and inept wizard, finds himself falling off the edge of the Discworld alongside Twoflower, a naive tourist from the Counterweight Continent. Their lives are saved by
The Colour of Magic – Summary The Colour of Magic is the first novel in Terry Pratchett’s iconic Discworld series, introducing readers to a fantastical world balanced on the backs of four elephants standing atop a giant turtle swimming through space. The story follows the misadventures of Rincewind, a failed wizard from Ankh-Morpork, and Twoflower,
Trouble with Lichen – Summary In “Trouble with Lichen”, John Wyndham presents a thought-provoking tale set in a near-future England. The story revolves around Diana Brackley, a brilliant biochemist who makes an extraordinary discovery: a rare lichen species capable of dramatically slowing the ageing process. This ground-breaking find promises to extend human life and youth
The Midwich Cuckoos – Summary In the quiet English village of Midwich, a mysterious event known as the “Dayout” occurs, during which all inhabitants fall unconscious for 24 hours. Upon awakening, life seems to return to normal until it’s discovered that every woman of childbearing age in the village is pregnant. The resulting children, born
The Kraken Wakes – Summary “The Kraken Wakes” is a gripping science fiction novel that chronicles humanity’s struggle against a mysterious alien invasion from the depths of the ocean. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mike and Phyllis Watson, a married couple working as radio journalists for the English Broadcasting Company (EBC). The narrative
The Day of the Triffids – Summary The Day of the Triffids is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel set in a world where most of humanity has been blinded by a mysterious green meteor shower. The story follows Bill Masen, a biologist specialising in triffids—carnivorous plants capable of locomotion and equipped with a deadly sting.
