The Black Star: A School Story for Boys

Name: The Black Star: A School Story for Boys
Author: Andrew H. Walpole

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Can I read The Black Star: A School Story for Boys in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Black Star: A School Story for Boys by Andrew H. Walpole in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 18 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

At Deepwater College, new term excitement turns to mystery when two strange men and a stolen bag entwine with the quiet boy Billy Faraday, whose past and secrets beckon danger and adventure beyond the school gates.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Andrew H. Walpole 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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