Scholastic ELT Readers: Level 2
This range of Scholastic ELT readers reflects a world that teenagers will instantly recognise. It includes popular films and TV series and coming-of-age classics like Billy Elliot and Angela’s Ashes.
Inspiring full-colour graphics attract your students to reading. Images tie in with the media versions, and creative formats such as blogs, manga stories and comic strips generate instant appeal.
The People & Places spread at the start of each story sets the scene by introducing the key characters in a visually stimulating and accessible way.
The magazine-style Fact Files at the back of each reader include interviews, behind-the-scenes features, UK/US culture and themes developed in the reader.
The self-study section let students check comprehension as they progress through each story.
Free online teacher’s resource sheets provide more activities and follow-up project work.
Most readers are also accompanied by an audio recording of the story.
Bandslam
Will has always been an outsider, so, he is surprised when one of the coolest girls at his new school, Charlotte, befriends him. Impressed by his knowledge of music, Charlotte makes him the manager of her band. Do Will, Charlotte and Sa5m (‘the 5 is silent’) have what it takes to win the prestigious Bandslam -‘battle of the bands’ – competition?
Alien vs Predator
A dangerous expedition under the Antarctic ice discovers terror – and unexpected visitors…
Barack Obama
Read about Barack Obama’s life before he became President – his early years in Hawaii and Indonesia, his Kenyan and his American roots, and his decision to run for President.
Batman Begins
The young Bruce Wayne learns to face his fears. He travels the world and returns home – as Batman, fighting for good in Gotham City.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Inca Mummy Girl
At Sunnydale High, Ampata, Buffy’s exchange partner is young, beautiful … and likes Xander too! But trouble and Ampata seem to go together…
DJ Ambition
Ali’s ambition is to be a DJ at a top London club, but it’s not easy, especially with ‘Da G’ – her biggest DJ rival.
Hoot
In Florida, Roy Eberhardt sees a barefoot boy running for his life. Why does he want to save the little owls, and can Roy do anything to help?
Jane Eyre
Orphan Jane Eyre lives an unhappy life, but her life as a governess improves through her friendship with Mr Rochester. Can she achieve true happiness in a place filled with dark secrets?
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
The exciting sequel to Night at the Museum with Larry Daley, former security guard, and his ‘friends’ – the exhibits – from the New York Museum of Natural History.
Robin Hood: The Silver Arrow and the Slaves
In Sherwood Forest Robin Hood and his men fight corruption and injustice and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Will Robin save the Saracen slaves and win the silver arrow competition?
Rocky Balboa
The world champion challenges Rocky, but is Rocky too old to fight again? Will both men be able to leave the ring with respect?
Sense and Sensibility
Following the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are forced to leave their family home and move to a small cottage in Devon. There, Marianne meets and falls in love with the charismatic Mr Willoughby but she is left distraught by his inconsistent behaviour. And whilst consoling her younger sister, Elinor is forced to confront her own feelings towards Edward Ferrars, an old family friend …
Spiderman 2
During a demonstration, things go wrong and Dr Otto Octavius becomes evil Doc Ock. Can Spider-Man stop him before he destroys New York?
The Devil Wears Prada
Andrea’s new job at fashion magazine Runway is for the infamous editor, Miranda Priestly. Soon she is attending to Miranda’s every demand…
The Golden Compass
Lyra Belacqua, and her dæmon, Pan, live in a world that is similar but very different to our own. Lyra uncovers sinister secrets that take her on a journey far north – and to a place of unspeakable horror…
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The In-Crowd
It’s Cameron’s first day school, but when the in-crowd discover Cameron’s talent for football, everything changes…
The Mask of Zorro
It has been twenty years since the tyrannical Rafael Montero imprisoned Diego de la Vega, alias Zorro, the people’s hero. Not only did De la Vega lose his freedom but also his wife and their beautiful daughter Elena. Now Montero has returned to California, and the people desperately need Zorro’s help again. Can the new Zorro, troubled bandit Alejandro, stop Montero’s evil plans?
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Famed adventurers Evelyn and Rick O’Connell find themselves back in action when their son, Alex, discovers the tomb of an ancient Emperor in China. The discovery unleashes a chain of events, taking the O’Connell family on another epic adventure of love, tyranny, revenge and magic.
The OC: The Outsider
Ryan Atwood is from Chino, L.A and Marissa Cooper is from the O.C. When Ryan shows up in Newport Beach, both their lives change – forever… Based on the pilot episode of the hit US TV show.
The Pink Panther
Can bumbling Jacques Clouseau find the killer of the French football team coach and the priceless Pink Panther diamond? Based on the 2006 movie starring Steve Martin and Beyoncé Knowles.
Ugly Betty
Follow the life and times of Betty Suarez, the editor’s assistant on MODE fashion magazine. Go behind the scenes at the MODE offices, and find out how the hit TV series Ugly Betty was made. Read interviews with the stars – and find out how to get on in the fashion world!
X-Men 2
Who sent the mutant to assassinate the President of the USA? The X-Men must find the answer and save the world.
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Star Wars Reader: The Clone Wars
The galaxy-spanning adventure of the epic Star Wars saga continues in The Clone Wars. Join Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan, Ahsoka, in an action-packed struggle between the noble Jedi and the evil Sith.