Five on a Treasure Island (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Book excerpt: This is Book 1, Collection IV, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 88.3 Total word count | 34720 Words beyond 1500 | 1673 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.82 Unknown headword occurrence | 4.34 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 89 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 228 Synopsis This book is rewritten from Book 1 of THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. The “Famous Five” are Georgina (preferred name George) and her dog, Timmy, with her three cousins, Julian, Dick and Anne. Julian, Dick and Anne are spending their holidays with their tomboy cousin George and her dog, Timmy. One day, George takes them to explore nearby Kirrin Island, with its rocky little coast and old ruined castle on the top. On the island, they make an exciting discovery, which leads them deep into the dungeons of Kirrin Castle on a dangerous adventure. What will they find there? Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed by children and adults all over the world.