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Penguin Readers Level 4: Pig-Heart Boy (ELT Graded Reader)

Abridged Edition
By Malorie Blackman
Series: Penguin Readers
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Pig-Heart Boy follows 13-year-old Cameron Kelsey, who is seriously ill and in need of a new heart. When doctors propose giving him a pig's heart, Cameron must decide whether to accept this groundbreaking, yet controversial, treatment. The story explores the ethical dilemmas and emotional challenges surrounding medical innovations involving animals.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This adapted version is ideal for English language learners at CEFR level B1, offering simple text and supportive illustrations. It suits readers seeking a shorter, engaging story while practising English comprehension. Teachers and learners will find the accompanying exercises and online resources especially beneficial.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Penguin Readers are made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple texts are also perfect for anyone looking for a shorter read. It is an adapted version of the original story.

In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig's heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig's heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way.

Our Penguin Readers books include:

  • Simple text (CEFR-levelled)
  • Pictures to help you understand the story
  • Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English

With the print book, you can get even more help online:

  • Read the book online
  • Listen to the book being read out loud
  • Get lesson plans for teachers
  • Find answers to check your understanding

Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

Series: Penguin Readers

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241542569

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Edition: Abridged edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Children, Teenage, EFL / TEFL / TESOL

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 74g

Pages: 80

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Malorie Blackman Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Penguin Readers Young Adult

About the Author

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z's entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. In 2005 Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children's Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children's in summer 2019.

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