A four-year adventure begins when five men and a dog escape the American Civil War in a hot-air balloon. They find themselves on an unmapped island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and start a new life there. Enjoyable reading material providing a rich context for language practice. This book, which accompanies the corresponding reader, includes a variety of tasks on each chapter, exercises on the whole story, and a glossary. Key Features: • Stories that have been carefully graded for each level according to vocabulary, grammatical structures, sentence length, and plot complexity. • Full-color illustrations are closely integrated with the text which stimulates learners and facilitates understanding.• The ideal springboard for the development of learners’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
