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When looking for different Readers, make sure you find the right level, as English Readers are graded from Beginner to Advanced. Choose the topic of interest by browsing the library catalogue. English Readers available at VU campus libraries are easy to find on library shelves – they all have number 428.6.
ESL Reads
ESL Reads are engaging and relevant stories for those learning English. They are written for English as an Additional Language or dialect (EAL/D) students with low literacy.
Stories acknowledge the challenges of migration in everyday life, health, social/emotional and cultural situations in education and work.
Levels 1-4 for each story in the series. 28 titles in total.
PageTurners
PageTurners are short, easy-to-read stories for adults learning to read. Published by Prace Inc., the books are designed by experienced teachers to suit the needs of adults learners. Aimed to show beginners that reading can also be fun, the books are sometimes funny, sometimes irreverent, and always on topics of interest to adults which are often drawn from real-life experiences.
Suitable for ESL or literacy students. 65 titles available in this series. Levels 1-4 covered in 9 series.
The following PRACE PageTurners are available at VU Library (Click on the book cover to read online)
Duong, C. T., & Dunn, A. (1999). Cuc's bed (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2006). What? (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Ned Kelly. Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2001). Bikini sandals (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2001). Just one friend (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2001). The hero (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2001). Convicts (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2001). Pay dirt (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2001). Tattoos (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2001). The duck (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2001). Too many Marias (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (1999). A dog's life (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (1999). Mizuri the cat (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (1999). The beach (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (1999). Not any more (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (1999). Robots (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2001). Spare parts (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2009). The dentist (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2012). The doctor's secret (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2012). Sports camp (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2012). The fortune teller (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Cyclone Tracy (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Fire! (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Phar Lap (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Running with boats (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2011). Simpson and his donkey (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2011). A handful of sand (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2011). Would I lie to you? (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2011). On the goldfields (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2011). The camel man (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2009). I'm watching TV (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2009). Peanuts (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2009). Red Dog (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2012). Dream job (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2009). The ghost (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2009). Can you read this? (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2009). Tooth fairy (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2009). Outback road (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2009). Shut up Steve (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2009). Wheels (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2006). Football (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2006). I hate the beach (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2006). Shipwreck (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2006). Fresh fish (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2006). Good morning Max (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2006). The big T.V. (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Kyrillidis, T., & Dunn, A. (2006). Motor bikes (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M., Malakar, C., & Dunn, A. (2006). Snakes alive! (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2012). Dance class (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2012). Be careful (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2012). Turning forty (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2012). My first plane trip (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2012). Learning to swim (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2012). Drums (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2015). Whale watching (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2015). Spider! (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2015). Rescue (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2015). Dog gone (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Hanrahan, M. (2015). Double trouble (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2015). Late for work (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2015). The necklace (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2015). The drink machine is evil (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2015). Scary story (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2018). Helpful Harry (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education
Hanrahan, M. (2018). Black market bargain (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2018). Strong Sam (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2015). Dancer (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2015). Lost (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Train surfing (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Malakar, C. (2018). Blood (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Catnapped (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Internet scam (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Marry me? (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). The burglary (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). The shave (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). The weekend (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2022). I want a holiday (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Bank hold-up (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
Dunn, A. (2018). Car thieves (M. Hanrahan, Illus.). Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education.
There are different levels of ESL Readers. Go to the shelves at the St Albans Campus Library with call number 428.6 (English Readers), and refer to coloured dots on readers.
Elementary dot is Orange, Pre-Intermediate is yellow, Intermediate is Green, Upper Intermediate is Blue, Advanced is Black.
Choose Readers that are not too easy ( you recognise meanings of all the words when you look through book's pages), and not too challenging (when you would need a dictionary often, slowing you down enjoying the book's plot).
Easy English Step-By-Step for ESL Learners, Second Edition by