Pig-Heart Boy
Pig-Heart Boy
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Pig-Heart Boy

Written by Malorie Blackman
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12 - 99
Reading age
80
Page count
Jun 28, 2022
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This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig’s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig’s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled)Pictures to help you understand the storyFun exercises to help you learn and practise EnglishWith the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book onlineListen to the book being read out loudGet lesson plans for teachersFind answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780241542569
    Publication Date
    June 28, 2022
    Publisher
    Penguin Books Ltd
    Original Publication Date
    April 7, 2022
    Page Count
    80
    Reading Age
    12 - 99+ years

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