The Enchanted April

by Margaret Tarner (Adaptor), Elizabeth von Arnim (original author)

This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Genres: Book Club

79 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Rona Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I had already watched the movie and the book is even better.

[Ali A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

نوفيلا خفيفة وجميلة

[Ülle Hilep · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an abridged version for language learning. Unfortunately, the enchantment gets lost in adaptation, I must find the original.

[Eveline + Ray & Yma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laten we zeggen dat ik in die tijdsperiode had willen leven en gegarandeerd mee had willen gaan op die vrouwenreis naar het onbekende Italië vol verwachtingen.
Mooi hoe je samen met de vrouwen terug de liefde vindt die je kent maar niet zo hard meer voelde. Alles wat zo breekbaar is in een leven & relatie terug vol levenslust beleefd wordt. En dat allemaal door de Italiaanse zon & natuur. Erg romantisch

[Tirzah Heinzel · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyed listening to this for a light read.
everything turned out so perfectly in the end! but at least the holiday brought everyone to right again!
There were some interesting "mentions" "hints" towards some content that would not be for certain ages but I enjoyed the tactfulness used in talking about it.

[Vanesa reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

love it its an adavtion but i dont think it lost its enchanting

[Kim Gavlick hewlett · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was quite slow for me. The last twenty pages were the only exciting part!

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun spring read, read again when I have a chunk of time as opposed to several different short sessions

[elektrospiro · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cold afternoon in February.

Skrócona wersja powieści - opowiedziana prostszym językiem w celach edukacyjno-językowych przez Margaret Tarner. Jest to ewidentnie tzw. literatura kobieca, rodzaj romansu - nieco à rebours, bo w gruncie rzeczy romanse się kończą a małżeństwa schodzą. Dla szybszego wprowadzenia postaci i lepszego zorientowania się czytelnika będącego na poziomie znajomości języka intermediate, wszyscy bohaterowie zostali na początku książki przedstawieni w rysunkach z krótkim opisem. Książeczka jest zakończona pytaniami do treści i słowniczkiem wyrazów, które mogłyby sprawiać trudności. W rzeczywistości powieść jest cztery razy dłuższa. To podobno najlżejsza, ale i najbardziej popularna, bestsellerowa (w Wielkiej Brytanii i USA) powieść Elizabeth von Arnim, inspirowana jej własnym, miesięcznym pobytem w Castello Brown we włoskim Portofino.

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[Elizabeth Bennet · Rating 4 out of 5]

The setting really is what makes this book so magical. I enjoyed watching the characters become happy over the course of the book. Really an enchanting book.

[Ryohei Kitaguchi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Time: 105 minutes

7 word-summary:
1.castle 2.holiday 3.advertisement 4.sweat-scent 5.flower 6.love 7.rejuvenation

Discussion question:
Q1. Have you ever been to enchanted place? If yes, where?
A. For me, Paronella park, located in Cairns, AUS is the kind of enchanted world, because it is exotic rain forest and majestic trees of the forest. Also it was designed to see waterfall from every angle.

Q2. When do you come to appreciate somebody?
A. I appreciate my parents' support. My father allows me to go to university and my mother does all of the family chores. If I do not have both, I am not here.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A timeless classic love story it teaches the reader to look at the true meaning of life when four ladies of different ages and lifestyles embark upon a holiday to Italy have their lives turned out perfectly in matters of romance and marriage and the beauty of nature and flowers it makes you look at life in a positive beautiful way and its t
rue everybody needs a holiday abroad am looking foward to watchung the film

[Clare]

A2*

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly enchanting.

[Namiko]

I feel I need to go to San Salvatore!

[Inas · Rating 2 out of 5]

"They leave their husbands, their friends and their unhappiness behind in England . In Italy , they find enchantment , happiness and love ."

[Lise M Dickson]

Delightful!