Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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About this book
Learn English with Fantastic Mr Fox! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. Readers include simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book.
In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl's stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions.
Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).
Fantastic Mr Fox, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.
The farmers do not like Mr Fox, because Mr Fox takes food from their farms! The farmers are angry, and Mr Fox's family is not safe. But Mr Fox has a clever plan. Is Mr Fox more clever than the farmers?
Frequently asked questions
Is Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story involves themes of scheming and violence, as three farmers plot to kill Mr. Fox, which is a central element of the narrative. The book contains suspenseful moments and themes that may be intimidating for younger readers, although it is primarily humorous.
Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition have violence?
The story involves themes of scheming and violence, as three farmers plot to kill Mr. Fox, which is a central element of the narrative.
Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition have scary content?
The book contains suspenseful moments and themes that may be intimidating for younger readers, although it is primarily humorous.
Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) Abridged Edition have religious themes?
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There are no instances of profanity; the only mention is the use of 'cuss' as a substitute for stronger language.
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