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The Missing Coins
Longman Originals is a series of graded readers in four stages. All the stories are original - that is to say, written especially for the series. Originated from the Longman Structural Readers, the series aims to offer a stimulating range of modern stories, including detective stories, adventure and romance. A stage 1 r
16 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2010
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About the author
John Escott
250 books117 followersJohn Escott started by writing children's books and comic scripts, but now writes and adapts books for students of all ages. He especially enjoys writing crime and mystery thrillers, and is a member of the British Crime Writers Association.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
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August 8, 2020
Shrawan 24, 2077, Saturday
The Missing Coins - John Escott (1992)
[Penguin Readers Beginner (Level 1)]
Genre: Fiction/ EnglishGradedReaders
Pages: 16
Rating: 7/10
Theme: Crime/ Mystery/ Stamp collection
Opener:
“Bath is a very old city in England. It has a beautiful Abbey. A lot of people visit the city every year. And in the summer, there are always a lot of tourists in the streets.”
Summary:
Pete and Carla are both students at the University of Bath. One day in summer they are walking around the city and decide to look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some, but they are too expensive. Later that afternoon the coins are missing from the shop and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.
Final Review:
The story was kind of interesting, but the ending kind of soured the taste. There seems to be a pattern with these stories, always finishing with some kind of reward for the protagonists at the end. It is sort of off-putting. Otherwise, the story was good.
The Missing Coins - John Escott (1992)
[Penguin Readers Beginner (Level 1)]
Genre: Fiction/ EnglishGradedReaders
Pages: 16
Rating: 7/10
Theme: Crime/ Mystery/ Stamp collection
Opener:
“Bath is a very old city in England. It has a beautiful Abbey. A lot of people visit the city every year. And in the summer, there are always a lot of tourists in the streets.”
Summary:
Pete and Carla are both students at the University of Bath. One day in summer they are walking around the city and decide to look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some, but they are too expensive. Later that afternoon the coins are missing from the shop and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.
Final Review:
The story was kind of interesting, but the ending kind of soured the taste. There seems to be a pattern with these stories, always finishing with some kind of reward for the protagonists at the end. It is sort of off-putting. Otherwise, the story was good.
September 20, 2020
Suitable for English learners
Simple words with simple storyline. The trick is also simple. The storyline itself is not outstanding, though it is important for a learner to be confident by reading up A book. This book is suitable for learners to get that confidence. Multiple times of this experience will provide a motivation to read more and more.
Simple words with simple storyline. The trick is also simple. The storyline itself is not outstanding, though it is important for a learner to be confident by reading up A book. This book is suitable for learners to get that confidence. Multiple times of this experience will provide a motivation to read more and more.
September 10, 2019
Good book for beginner level. I recommended this book for beginners.
February 28, 2022
this book is very easy to understand for foreigners who want to improve their reading. Most of the sentences were written in present simple tense.
December 1, 2023
It was very easy to read and was pleasantly brisk. I liked the story. It was well written and storytelling was very good too.
November 18, 2016
I was thinking classic.
but this is mystery and interesting.
but this is mystery and interesting.
October 3, 2015
I think this book was cool, I wish there was a part 2. so this book was about a girl and a boy were walking around the streets and they saw a man using a flute and then they gave some money and then they said he's not a really good flute user then they went to a shop. they saw some coins and stamps from different countries and they asked the shopkeeper if they can see it and they went out. then the boy wanted a drink cuz it was so hot then the shopkeeper came and asked and he said that there was a mising coin and stamp.
October 11, 2011
BORINGG :|is so obvious who is the suspect they say you images :P.In addition, completely without grace, without the seasoning necessary to make the book interesting.
August 3, 2015
Thieves is clever. But aim is worong thing. Method is clever. Example of this thing. kkk
October 15, 2019
Es un libro que tenía guardado desde 6to grado de primaria y nunca lo leí. Hoy me pareció un buen momento 🤷🏻♀️
Es un buen libro para niños, estuvo bien
Es un buen libro para niños, estuvo bien
January 31, 2022
O mistério é bem bobo, mas pelo menos é um livro curtinho
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