Reader level 5 CEFR A1
Daisy, Jack and Fred find a necklace. What will they do with it?
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The Lost Necklace
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Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.
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• Before and after reading activities • Mini-dictionary • Exam practice for Cambridge A1 Movers • Reading guide online
Download the audio at www.collins.co.uk/839732 Level
CEFR
Words in story
Headword count
1
Pre A1
50–70
80
2
Pre A1
100–140
200
3
Pre A1
150–230
400
4
Lower A1
250–500
670
5
A1
650–950
820
Fiction
collins.co.uk/elt
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The Lost Necklace Contents
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Before reading Chapter 1: Everyone is hungry Chapter 2: Daisy finds something Chapter 3: Jack’s good idea Chapter 4: Off to Bird Island Chapter 5: Where’s the houseboat? Chapter 6: Hello, Alice! Chapter 7: Dessert at Pirate Pat’s Mini-dictionary After reading
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Written by Susannah Reed Illustrated by Dusan Pavlic
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Chapter 1: Everyone is hungry
It was a Saturday, after football practice. “That was an exciting game!” said Daisy. “Yes, it was great,” said Jack. “But now I’m hungry.”
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“I’m very hungry!” said Fred, Daisy and Jack’s little brother. “What shall we eat?”
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“Let’s go out for lunch,” said Mum. “Oh, yes please!” said Daisy. “Let’s go to Pirate Pat’s,” said Dad. “That’s your favourite restaurant.” “Yay!” said Fred. “I love Pirate Pat’s!” “Me too,” said Jack. 5
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Pirate Pat’s was a restaurant next to the river. It was the same shape as a pirate’s ship and it had big windows. Inside, there were bowls of treasure on the tables.
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