Chapter Book · 2020

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (ELT Graded Reader)

By Jonathan Safran Foer

A boy's quest to unlock a key's secret leads him through New York's hidden stories.

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Nine-year-old Oskar discovers a mysterious key in his late father's closet, sparking a quest across New York City. As he delves into the lives of strangers and family, Oskar hopes to uncover the truth and find a connection to his lost father. Will the journey reveal the answers he seeks, or lead to unexpected discoveries?

From the publisher

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers’ story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Oskar Shell is a clever nine-year-old boy. When his father is killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001, Oskar wants to learn the secret about a key that he discovers in his father’s closet. His search takes him on a journey through New York and into the lives of strangers and relatives. But will it bring him any closer to his lost father?

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