Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real
need in the ELT classroom for
motivating graded material that will encourage students to read.

Twelve Years a Slave is the extraordinary true story
of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York State who,
in 1841, was kidnapped and sold into slavery.


This simplified version condenses Northup's memoirs for
students of English and is interspersed with stills
from the 2013 Oscar award winning film.

LEVEL 3 (Intermediate
B1)

BOOK ONLY

Also perfect for native English speaking children who are struggling
learning to read

A fascinating and important period of American history brought
to life for students.

Full colour stills from the Oscar Award winning film bring story
to life and aid comprehension.

A two-page Fact File section provides supplementary
material on slavery in the USA.


People and Places section provides a clear visual
context before students begin to read.

Self-study activities enable students to check
their progress as they read.

Paperback: 64 pages

Publisher: Scholastic (02 Oct 2014)

Language: English