Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2022

Slumdog Millionaire

By Vikas Swarup

A young waiter must prove his innocence after winning a quiz show.

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112 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the bustling streets of Mumbai, eighteen-year-old waiter Ram Mohammad Thomas stuns the nation by answering every question correctly on a popular quiz show. Accused of cheating, Ram must unravel the mystery of his knowledge, revealing a life story filled with unexpected twists and turns. Can he convince the skeptics, or will his past betray him? Dive into a tale where every answer holds a secret, and every secret holds the key to survival.

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. Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a poor, eighteen-year-old waiter in Mumbai called Ram Mohammad Thomas. Ram goes on a television quiz show, and he answers all the questions correctly. But the people who work on the programme think that he has cheated, so Ram must explain how he knew the answers.

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