Read in English: 16 exciting books for beginners

Books for children

1. «Charlie and the Chocolate Factory», Roald Dahl

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - a classic of children's literature. The book tells about the adventures of a group of children who won a visit to the chocolate factory of eccentric Mr. Willy Wonka. Among the lucky ones - Charlie Bucket, a big fan of chocolate from a very poor family. The guys on the tour do not listen warning Willie Wonka, resulting in a fall in unpleasant situations and leave the factory without the main prize. Common sense and attentiveness to help Charlie get a special prize that can change the lives of all his family friendly.

The secret of success lies in the extraordinary story of the author the ability to captivate children. The book has everything that kids love: chocolate, magic and adventure. Simple and clear language Roald Dahl will love young readers.

To buy a book

2. «House at World's End», Monica Dickens

Great-granddaughter of the famous English writer Charles Dickens hated injustice, and especially injustice to children and animals. The main characters of the book - children without parents. Their trustees - insensitive Uncle Rudolf and his extravagant wife - sending nephews to live in semi-abandoned house in the countryside, little interested in their fate. The guys are showing their best qualities and arrange a home a real Noah's Ark, giving shelter to all encountered animals affected by the evil hands of adults.

Classic English and poignant story will provide one hundred percent hit in the minds and hearts of those who are just beginning to live and learn a foreign language.

3. «Railway Children», Edith Nesbit

A touching story of a family left without a father and forced to move from the big city to the countryside, adapted many times for film, radio and television. Love, loyalty, friendship and mutual help to the family, not only reunited, but also gain a lot of faithful helpers. They have to learn many things: take care of themselves without the help of the servants, to see the beauty in the everyday and appreciate the intangible things. New life is connected with daily express that children watch at the same time.

It is clear to every story and a good one for English. In the book there is no intricate turns of speech, but there is a great plot and vivid characters, endearing from the first page.

To buy a book

4. «Winnie-the-Pooh», Alan Miln

Who goes to visit in the morning and starts to learn English together with a kind of Winnie the Pooh and other companies, he is wise. Alan Milne literally on the move invented for his son Christopher Robin funny stories about the adventures of a teddy bear - darling boy. Gradually formed around the toys a world in which the protagonists live carelessly and happily, as it should be for children.

The book will love the young readers, if only because that in it an incredible number of poems, and schitalok rifmovok other, by means of which the study of the English language turns into an exciting and not boring game.

To buy a book

5. «Jungle Book», Redyard Kipling

"The Jungle Book" - the classic children's work, which has grown more than one generation. The boy raised by wolves in the jungle, learning to be a man on the example of their four-legged friends. This book is out of time: tales, published in 1894, did not lose a drop of urgency. The main characters learn to distinguish good from evil enemies from friends, truth from falsehood.

Colorful descriptions of nature and wildlife vocabulary young readers that the last page will empathize and sympathize with Mowgli, because like all children.

To buy a book

Books for teenagers

6. «The island of Doctor Moreau», Herbert George Wells

Chilling story of the mad Dr. Moreau, who decided to turn a secluded island in the laboratory. Here are created unimaginable experiments on hapless animals. Sincere indignation and anxiety for the fate of those who managed to tame the doctor, do not leave the reader until the last page of the book. The occasion for reflection will be the ethical issues of human rights to the full disposal of animal life.

A suitable supplement for English learners become Shaped the classical language of the author, not overloaded with florid sentences.

To buy a book

7. «Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone», J. K. Rowling

A modern classic, which has already managed to grow several generations of young people - the history of adventures of Harry Potter, the boy wizard with a huge potential. First book series - "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" - will introduce readers to the world of Harry and magic. The first year of school, new friends, great teachers - it is impossible not to get carried away by the wizards of the universe, which is masterfully described by JK Rowling.

Dictionary studying English seriously replenished as book reading: magic spells, speaking the names - the case that in all want to understand. Especially interesting to compare his translation of certain things so that readers can hear on TV.

To buy a book

8. «The Hunger Games», Suzanne Collins

American author Suzanne Collins wrote a trilogy, to capture the entire planet. The action takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where, according to the laws of the genre, the rich enjoy life at the expense of the poor who have to carry half-starved existence. In memory of the war every year with live entertainment reality shows of survival. Katniss Everdeen, a voluntary participant in the games, it is a winner, but that her adventure does not end there.

Simple storyline comprehensible teenage emotions and spoken language books make reading enjoyable and easy. You can always escape from the love interest and focus on the game description and accompanying attributes her.

To buy a book

9. «Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children», Ransom Riggs

At the very moment when the 16-year-old Jacob Portman was ready to recognize the absolute ordinariness of his life with him began to happen the most outstanding events. It all started with the tragic death of beloved grandfather: going through old archives, Jacob finds the extraordinary photos of strange children and recalls old stories about his childhood family head Portman. The search for their roots lead guy on a sinister island in Wales, where the main events occur books.

Teenagers who are learning English, will enjoy the simple language of the author, which is easy to describe the typical for many teenage emotions, doubts and excitement. Readers will be interested to know that in the end will choose the main character - a quiet existence in the bosom of the family, or a life full of amazing adventures.

To buy a book

Books for adults

10. «The Hound of the Baskerville», Arthur Doyle

Classical piece written by a classic English with it to a certain heavy-handedness. The plot is familiar to many: the London detective Sherlock Holmes with a faithful friend Dr. Watson reveals another cunning crime in the county of Devonshire. Fans of the genius of Sherlock Holmes will appreciate the opportunity to get closer to the idol, reading a book in the original language. Along the way, you can compare the original text with the classic translation into Russian, many of the phrases that have become cruise for us.

To buy a book

11. «Bridget Jones's Diary», Helen Fielding

The heroine of the book - cheeful Bridget Jones - like the millions of women around the world. She is also trying to lose weight, build a career, find love and be happy. Unadapted original text read in one breath, so easy and accessible language says author Helen Fielding. For those who are not quite sure of himself, in the second part of the book is the classical translation into Russian with exercises and comments.

To buy a book

12. «The Godfather», Mario Puzo

Family history of Sicilian emigrant Vito Corleone became a reflection of modern American history. Author honestly I describe the world, who saw with their own eyes from an early age, as grown in disadvantaged areas of New York. Mario Puzo departed from the classic gangster novel with its gunfights and car chases. Writer more interested in family relations, the formation of hierarchies and control mechanisms. In a sense, he was able to create a true family saga.

Readers no doubt will be interesting to dive into the world of the family Corleone, to feel their characters, not distorted translation, even the most perfect. Short and simple phrases of the novel fosters an understanding and desire to quickly learn cause isolation.

To buy a book

13. «Forrest Gump», Winston Groom

This American tale about a man who was able to resist the many troubles in life, save kindness and character, and change the people around him. Forrest Gump, the main character, had a chance to visit different scrapes. The reader will note with astonishment the small differences in the book and the events of the film, which has become a favorite for many. For example, it appears, Forrest Gump could visit space and held captive by this tribe cannibals.

The narrative of the book is carried out on behalf of Forrest, and even those who are just beginning to learn English, be able to note a particular style, style and spelling of the narrator. However, these factors only add atmospherics novel.

To buy a book

14. «Theatre», William Maugham

"Theater" - the most famous and popular novel by English writer William Somerset Maugham. Subtle and ironic work tells the story of a brilliant and very clever actress. Game and theater come true for her, and for those around her. Classic English perfectly frames the story and serves as a good practice for beginners dive into the world of foreign language.

To buy a book

15. «Street Cat Named Bob», James Bowen

"Street cat named Bob" - the true story of the friendship of a desperate and homeless street musician red cat. Two lonely souls have found each other in a noisy London to change their destinies forever. Thanks to Bob cat author was able to end the addiction and start a new life. A touching story immediately became a bestseller in the UK and the US.

The book is written modern English language, which is especially important for beginners to learn English. Slang expressions occurring would be a useful addition to the vocabulary readers.

To buy a book

16. «The Old Man and The Sea», Ernest Hemingway

His novella "The Old Man and the Sea" Hemingway received the 1953 Pulitzer Prize. This is the story of human conflict and the nature of the hunter and the elements, strengths and weaknesses. The old man Santiago came into the open sea in a fight with a five-meter marlin. If it were not hungry shark, Santiago was able to bring to his home village's biggest fish, the fish dreams. However, even marlin skeleton is impressive fishing village residents, for whom the old Santiago becomes a hero.

The laconic style of Ernest Hemingway sneaks into the heart. In his works there is no excess, every phrase is self-sufficient and more valuable to readers.

To buy a book