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After the Funeral
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[United States] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.
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1 online resource (1 audio file (3hr., 46 min.)) : digital.
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690L
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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: - A CD with a reading of the adapted story- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words After Richard Abernethie's funeral, his will is read out to his family. His sister, Cora, shocks everyone by saying 'He was murdered, wasn't he?' When Cora is murdered in her bed the very next day, herextraordinary remark suddenly seems very important. Every member of the Abernethie family has something to gainfrom both murders. Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the mystery. Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.

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eAudiobook
Edition:
Abridged.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780008210533, 0008210535
Lexile measure:
690

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Read by Hugh Fraser.
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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: - A CD with a reading of the adapted story- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words After Richard Abernethie's funeral, his will is read out to his family. His sister, Cora, shocks everyone by saying 'He was murdered, wasn't he?' When Cora is murdered in her bed the very next day, herextraordinary remark suddenly seems very important. Every member of the Abernethie family has something to gainfrom both murders. Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the mystery. Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Christie, A., & Fraser, H. (2016). After the Funeral. Abridged. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha and Hugh, Fraser. 2016. After the Funeral. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha and Hugh, Fraser, After the Funeral. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha, and Hugh Fraser. After the Funeral. Abridged. [United States], HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

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