The Prince and the Pauper - Macmillan Readers Elementary Digital Reader with Resources

Set in 1547 London, "The Prince and the Pauper" tells the captivating tale of two boys, Edward Tudor, a prince destined to rule England, and Tom Canty, a pauper son of a thief, whose lives swap dramatically after a chance encounter. This engaging story weaves themes of appearances, wealth, poverty, and fairness.

About this book:

• Word count: 11,686
• CEFR level: A2
• Lexile measure: 550L
• Genre: Historical/Realism/Comedy
• Themes: appearances, wealth, poverty, fairness

Additional content inside the Reader:

• Notes on the story
• Comprehension questions for better understanding
• Glossary and exercises on grammar and vocabulary

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