HICKORY DICKORY DOCK. “Collins English Readers“

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: * A CD with a reading of the adapted story * Helpful notes on characters * Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot * A glossary of the more difficult words A stethoscope, lightbulbs, one shoe, bathsalts ! Strange items have disappeared from the student hostel on Hickory Road and Mrs Hubbard, the warden, is becoming suspicious. Her sister, Miss Lemon, is quite worried and is unable to concentrate on her secretarial work. Three mistakes in one letter! Her employer, Hercule Poirot, is not happy and steps in to solve the mystery so his secretary can once again type his letters error free.