Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1

Graded readers for secondary and adult learners

Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Sport of Kings audio pack

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Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Sport of Kings audio pack

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Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.

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Horseracing is the sport of kings, perhaps because racehorses are very expensive animals. But when they win, they can make a lot of money for the owners, for the trainers, and for the people who put bets on them. Silver Blaze is a young horse, but already the winner of many races. One night he disappears, and someone kills his trainer. The police want the killer, and the owner wants his horse, but they can't find them. So what do they do? They write to 221B Baker Street, of course - to ask for the help of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.

CEFR A1/A2
Word count 5,925

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-462036-9

The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story.
David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.

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  • Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every cover.
  • Illustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehension.
  • Activities build language skills and check understanding.
  • Audio improves reading and listening skills.
  • Glossaries teach difficult vocabulary.
  • Free editable tests for every book.

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Perfect for use in and out of class the Oxford Bookworms Library gives you:

Choice - Students can choose from over 270 books, across a wide range of genres – from crime, fantasy and thrillers, to classics, plays and non-fiction. There’s something for everyone!

Comfort and Consistency - Bookworms are written to a carefully designed language syllabus, judged to be “the most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story” by David R. Hill (ELT journal review). The reliable grading and variety of books available means students practise and improve their English by reading at a comfortable level, with books that really interest them.

Extra Teacher Support - Free editable tests for every book makes it easy to use readers with your class, test your students’ knowledge, and check their comprehension. For more ways of using Bookworms in and out of class watch the Oxford Big Read step-by-step video tips with downloadable worksheets.

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Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student.

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