Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text new illustrations and language learning exercises the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics exciting contemporary fiction and thoughtprovoking nonfiction introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning CEFR. Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar vocabulary and key exam skills. Before during and afterreading questions test readers story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition readers can unlock online resources including a digital book audio edition lesson plans and answer keys.Oskar Shell is a clever nineyearold boy. When his father is killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001 Oskar wants to learn the secret about a key that he discovers in his fathers closet. His search takes him on a journey through New York and into the lives of strangers and relatives. But will it bring him any closer to his lost father