Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2019

Private

By James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

A detective agency must solve a murder that hits close to home.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings

64 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Jack Morgan, head of the elite detective agency Private, faces his toughest case yet when his best friend's wife is murdered. With cutting-edge forensic tools and a team unafraid to bend the rules, Jack must navigate personal ties and professional duties. Can Private uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? Dive into a world of intrigue and suspense where every clue counts and the stakes are personal.

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 website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Jack Morgan has a company called Private. Private helps people. Sometimes, Private helps the police, too. Now, Jack’s friend is dead. Private must find the killer.

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