At KPU Library, we offer a curated collection of stories designed for English as a Second Language learners. These versions of popular novels are simplified to make them easier to understand while still capturing the essence of the original stories. Our collection includes a variety of genres—from timeless classics and thrilling mysteries to modern adventures and heartfelt tales—ensuring there’s something for everyone.
These books offer an enjoyable way to improve your vocabulary and enhance comprehension. Whether you're just starting your language journey or looking to refine your English skills, our collection provides accessible reading experiences to support your learning every step of the way
Edmond Dantes is a clever young seaman, but he has enemies who tell lies about him. On the day of his wedding to the beautiful Mercedes, Edmond is thrown into prison. There he meets a man who tells him about some treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. Will Edmond escape from prison and find the treasure?.
Set sail for adventure with this book based on the live-action Disney film. Follow every swashbuckling step as a brave young man teams up with a high-seas scoundrel to rescue the woman he loves from the clutches of a band of cursed pirates.
Bram Stoker's classic vampire story. When Count Dracula departs Transylvania on a Russian ship, crew members begin to mysteriously disappear. After the ship docks, and more people are attacked, rumours of a monster quickly spread. When Abraham Van Helsing is asked to intervene, Dracula meets his match. On his quest to find Dracula, Van Helsing is forced to hunt newly made vampires, using a cross, garlic, and a wooden steak as weapons. But tracking down Dracula will prove to be harder, and more dangerous that Van Helsing could have ever imagined.
A rich, clever and beautiful young woman risks missing out on her own perfect match as she carefully orchestrates other people's love lives.
Two judges are murdered in Washington and only a young law student, Darby Shaw, knows why. She has uncovered a secret, but can she stay alive long enough to persuade anyone to believe her?
Buck is a large dog living a comfortable life in California. When gold is discovered in Canada, he is stolen from his home, taken up to the Klondike region, and forced to pull dog sleds. As time passes, Buck discovers the instincts of his ancestors and learns how to survive in the wild, endure freezing conditions, and deal with cruel men and dogs. Finally, Buck finds a kind master, but in the end, the call of the wild may be too strong.
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is one of the great young-adult novels of the 19th century. It describes the coming-of-age of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, whose loving mother cares for them while their father serves in the Civil War.