The Crescent Moon

Name: The Crescent Moon
Author: Francis Brett Young

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Can I read The Crescent Moon in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Crescent Moon by Francis Brett Young 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: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In war-torn East Africa, a weary stranger arrives in Nairobi to escort wounded soldiers but encounters a mysterious, distant woman whose haunting presence evokes memories of a faraway homeland. As emotions swell around her, secrets linger beneath the surface of this poignant reunion.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Francis Brett Young 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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