Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy

Name: Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy
Author: George Manville Fenn

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Can I read Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy in English as a learner?

Yes — read Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy by George Manville Fenn in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 39 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A delicate, bookish boy struggles to meet his outdoorsy father's expectations of health and vigor, sparking a journey from quiet study to adventures in nature, collecting insects and exploring British wildlife. Can Jack find his own path between work and play?

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It's the complete original text, exactly as George Manville Fenn wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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