Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6: American Crime Stories Look inside Share Print Buy from Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6: American Crime Stories Retold by John Escott Format: Paperback 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.Curtis Colt didn't kill that liquor store woman, and that's a fact. It's not right that he should have to ride the lightning - that's what prisoners call dying in the electric chair. Curtis doesn't belong in it, and I can prove it.' But can Curtis's girlfriend prove it? Murder has undoubtedly been done, and if Curtis doesn't ride the lightning for it, then who will? These seven short stories, by well-known writers such as Dashiel Hammett, Patricia Highsmith, and Nancy Pickard, will keep you on the edge of your seat.CEFR B2/C1Word count 26,500 Part of: Oxford Bookworms Library Level: Level 6 Language Level: B2/C1 Teaching hours: 100-120 per level ISBN: 978-0-19-479253-0 Pages: 128 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129 mm 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. Key features Read more... Why read? Key features Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every coverIllustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehensionActivities build language skills and check understandingGlossaries teach difficult vocabularyFree editable tests for every bookSelected Bookworms are available for your tablet or computer through the Oxford Learner's Bookshelf Read more... 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. Why read? Find out about the benefits of reading with these blogs.5 Ways Graded Readers can Motivate your Students - Reading is great way for improving English, but it's also a great motivator. Researcher Jacqueline Aiello tells us how.Reading for pleasure: appealing to learners, not readers - Reading expert and teacher trainer, Verissimo Toste, tells us about the benefits of extensive reading and how to get your students to do it.Why invest in extensive reading? - Nina Prentice explores the relevance of extensive reading in the language learning classroom. Part of... Oxford Bookworms Library Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student. View Series