New Releases by Hilary Burningham

A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern English Helen Stoner has enlisted the help of Sherlock Holmes to investigate the strange death of her twin sister, Julia. On the night Julia died of "fright," Helen had heard a low whistle and a clanging metal sound. Julia had cried out "Oh, save me, Helen! It was the speckled band." But what was she talking about? Helen has heard the same whistle in the dead of night and is sure she too is going to die. Holmes examines Julia''s room and discovers several key clues that will unlock this intriguing mystery.

''The Graphic Shakespeare Series'' tells the story of some of Shakespeare''s most popular plays in modern English. An ideal introduction or revision tool for anyone studying or interested in Shakespeare, this series does not dilute Shakespeare as key speeches are graphically illustrated and reproduced in the original language. The teacher''s book is designed to accompany the student''s book. It provides a range of differentiated photocopiable activities written to develop pupils'' knowledge of the original play. Activities range from making posters to news reporting on the events of the story as well as more text based activities.

''The Graphic Shakespeare Series'' tells the story of some of Shakespeare''s most popular plays in modern English. An ideal introduction or revision tool for anyone studying or interested in Shakespeare, this series does not dilute Shakespeare as key speeches are graphically illustrated and reproduced in the original language. The teacher''s book is designed to accompany the student''s book. It provides a range of differentiated photocopiable activities written to develop pupils'' knowledge of the original play. Activities range from making posters to news reporting on the events of the story as well as more text based activities.

The ''Graphic Shakespeare Series'' offers an introduction to Shakespeare''s plays using simplified text and dramatic pictures to bring to life the main characters and key events. Short extracts from the original plays focus on the key speeches.

The traditional Dickens tale retold in graphic format Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean miser who lives alone and is nice to no one. One Christmas Eve, however, he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Marley, and is given a very important warning. Is it enough to persuade Scrooge to change his ways?

Simplified story with some extracts from the original play - Selected reading materials.

Aims to provide those with special needs and those with English as a second language support material in the study of Shakespeare''s The Tempest. One of a series, this book for Key Stage 3 is a simplified version of the play together with illustrations and key speeches from the original text.

Aims to provide those with special needs and those with English as a second language support material in the study of Shakespeare''s Twelfth Night. One of a series, this book for Key Stage 3 is a simplified version of the play together with illustrations and key speeches from the original text.

A graphic version of Shakespeare''s play about political conspiracy in ancient Rome.

A graphic version of Shakespeare''s play about two young people from rival families who fall in love.

Offers suggestions for teachers introducing Shakespeare''s play through the author''s version in graphic form