Intermediate Resources

Alice in Wonderland Archives – Storynoryhttps://www.storynory.com/category/classic-authors/alice-in-wonderland/

The reading of Alice brings out the subtlety and irony of a clever little girl lost in a topsy-turvy world. Read and Listen

Easier version

Jury – A Time to Kill http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/A.Time.to.Kill/preview.html

The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken young men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Mississippi reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father takes justice into his own hands.

Diary of a Wimpy Kidhttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Wimpy.Kid/preview.html

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself in middle school, where smaller kids share the hallways with bigger kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Teaching Guide

Outsidershttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Outsiders/preview.html

No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he’s got things figured out.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timehttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/curious.incident.of.the.dog/chapter_index.html

There are 51 chapters named with prime numbers (2,3,5,7,9 and so on) rather than the usual cardinal numbers (1,2,3,4,5 and so on) Reading Guide

The Hobbithttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/The.Hobbit/preview.html

Bilbo Baggins is an upstanding member of a “little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves.”

The Perks of Being a Wallflower http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Perks/preview.html

What is most notable about this funny, touching, memorable novel is the resounding accuracy with which the author captures the voice of a boy on the brink of adulthood.

Learn English Through Story | King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table Audiobook

Malory Towers: First Term (Complete Audiobook) – YouTube (5:13:36)https://youtu.be/HU0kHtCxNP0
Book 1 of The original classic Malory Towers series. Darrell Rivers’ first glance at Malory Towers, the boarding school in Cornwall standing on the cliff

Roald Dahl | Boy – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:26:06)https://youtu.be/GYIUqHpu-q0

Boy: Tales of Childhood, published in 1984, is a funny, insightful and at times grotesque glimpse into the early life of Roald Dahl. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:14:33)https://youtu.be/gkzcRdIEwy8

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket’s back for another adventure. (yr 6-9)

Roald Dahl | Going Solo – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (5:10:13)https://youtu.be/4QlQvpjx0r4

Going Solo tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and a series of daring and dangerous adventures began. (yr 8-B1)

Roald Dahl | James and the Giant Peach – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:29:55)https://youtu.be/gFoYBO5ZFwo

An enormous escaped rhinoceros from London Zoo has eaten James’ parents. And it gets much worse! (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | Matilda – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:47:18)https://youtu.be/FSLCZSkU6qk

Matilda’s parents were horrible and called her the most terrible things. But the truth is, she is the genius and they are the stupid ones! (yr 6-9) Read and ListenReading Guide

Roald Dahl | The BFG – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (4:05:21)https://youtu.be/7iqALkjrDp8

Every night, when the whole world is sleeping, big, gruesome and disgusting giants go out into the darkness and guzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Boy Who Talked with Animals – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (37:53)https://youtu.be/g1jb7J7QxUw

A turtle has landed on a resort beach in Jamaica and everyone wants to kill it for the meat and its shell. A small boy becomes hysterical and tries to save the turtle. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | The Giraffe & The Pelly & Me – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (39:40)https://youtu.be/wL3NuLOsJHs

What does a window-cleaning company need? How about a pelican, a giraffe and a monkey? Join Billy as he makes friends with three amazing animals and gets up to some thrilling adventures. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

The Landladyhttp://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/landlady

A short story by Roald Dahl to read and/or listen to, with activities

Roald Dahl | The Magic Finger – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (19:47)https://youtu.be/oBbWjwC5m_c

The Magic Finger is narrated by an apple growing up on a farm in the English countryside, next door to the Gregg family who have a passion for hunting. (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Twits – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (49:16)https://youtu.be/EgppUh8ukZ8

Mr and Mrs Twit play some horrible tricks on each other. I bet you have never met two people more revolting. (yr 5-7)

Roald Dahl | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:03:41)https://youtu.be/tuQwxpouX2k

The life story of The Man Who Could See Without His Eyes, inspires Henry Sugar with a wonderful idea. Such an amazing ability could allow Henry to cheat at cards! Henry undertakes years of training to achieve this remarkable feat and promptly uses his new power to win, and win. (yr 7-9)

A nice story with music to listen to online. Part 1 free. Suits year 7, but may be difficult for some

Reading is Succeeding. Read along with me. A Theme Page

The Little Prince narrated by Kenneth Branagh – YouTube (1:45:44)https://youtu.be/APG1upS8LDw

Edited from the PC interactive computer game. – Open the CC subtitles and change the speed to 0.75 (yr 5-7)  Read and Listen

The Secret Garden – Storynoryhttps://www.storynory.com/category/classic-authors-for-children/secret-garden/ Mary Lennox is a sickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India. After a cholera epidemic kills her parents, Mary is sent to England, to live with a wealthy uncle at his isolated house, Misselthwaite Manor.