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Penny Plain
by O. Douglas
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Can I read Penny Plain in English as a learner?
Yes — read Penny Plain by O. Douglas 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
- 25 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In the misty town of Priorsford, the Jardine family shares quiet moments before young David embarks on his first term at Oxford, while the youngest, Gervase, turns everyday life into a grand adventure on his imaginary raft. Experience a charming glimpse of family life and coming-of-age in a quaint Scottish setting.
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Contents
25 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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