The Problem of Cell 13 by Jacques Futrelle

English Graded Reader (Easy Reader): The Problem of Cell 13 by Jacques Futrelle, Retold by Graeme and Silvia Thomson

English Graded Reader (Easy Reader), 96 page fully-illustrated book+ audio CD. Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Beautifully designed and illustrated easy reader complete with grammar and comprehension exercises. The text includes an introduction in accessible English containing interesting facts that place the story into context as well as a glossary at the bottom of the page which explains difficult terms. The audio CD contains both a complete reading of the text by a professional narrator and a set of pronunciation exercises. The combined package of book and CD work brilliantly together to create a wonderful, captivating learning resource for beginners of English.

English Graded Reader (Easy Reader): The Problem of Cell 13 by Jacques Futrelle - Summary:

‘Lock me in any cell in any prison anywhere at any time, wearing only normal clothes and I’ll escape in a week.’ For Professor Van Dusen, otherwise known as ‘The Thinking Machine’, nothing is impossible. Logic is his passion. One hour later he finds himself locked up in Chisholm prison and has to use all his mental resources to find the solution to the problem.

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