The Monkey's Paw (Kindle Edition)

by W.W. Jacobs (Author)

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'sure to be a welcome addition to any school's library of materials to support the development of literacy in weaker readers... [the] books blend fiction and non-fiction interestingly and attractively... should appeal to both girls and boys.'TES 'Good mixture of reading narrative, illustrations, explanations and opportunity for extension activities.' Basic Skills

Product Description
The White family are delighted when a friend gives them a monkey's paw that will grant them three wishes. They gain a little but at what cost? The paw turns happiness to fear and despair. Collins Soundbites is a revolutionary series of readers for students who are struggling to achieve NC level 4 at Key Stage 3. The Monkey's Paw has a Reading Age of 8-9, with 40 words per page. Six readers are published in a pack at each stage or level of ability. Soundbites is the first series of readers for students with poor literacy that delivers the curriculum. Also available are Mixed Packs that contain six different readers at each of the three stages (stage 1: reading age 6-7; stage 2: age 7-8; stage 3: age 8-9). Two thirds of each book is 'narrative' style text. One third of each book covers information, using a variety of text types such as autobiographies, biographies, journals, diaries, letters (personal and formal), travel writing, leaflets, reports, reviews, adverts, newspaper/magazine articles, tables. Specialised, difficult or technical vocabulary explained on the page, plus a one-page glossary at the end. The topics covered address the KS3 curriculum in different areas. Photocopiable teaching resources, containing a range of literacy-boosting activities, are available in the Soundbites Bumper Pack.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 25 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0016HNOKY
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,426 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars careful what you wish for....., April 8, 2003

By	jan erik storebø (norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monkey's Paw (Paperback)

a monkey's paw are supposed to grant three wishes. sounds good. however, it grants them in the most evil way possible. subtle. outstanding plot. great descriptions. excellent setting

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chance or reality, October 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Monkey's Paw (Audio Cassette)

The book was great and the drama was even better. I could just imagine myself there with Mrs. White beating on the door anxious for her son to return from the grave. But was it just their vivid imagination or did they really hear someone knocking on the door? It is up to the reader to figure that out. If you haven't read the book and think these reviews will help you do a report I advise you to read it. It's not half as bad as you may think. READ IT!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful What You Wish For, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Monkey's Paw (Audio Cassette)

I had always heard that this short story by W.W.Jacobs was one of the great classic Victorian ghost stories. I was recently reminded of it when Stephen King mentioned it in his new e-book, "Riding the Bullet". So, alas! - I finally got my hands on it, and it is indeed worthy of it's acclaim. A visitor brings a magickal talisman - a monkey's paw - to his hosts' home; the macabre dismembered simian apendage is charmed with the ability to grant wishes. But the visitor who leaves the object with his hosts, also leaves their premises with a strong warning of the outcome of the things wished for.