Guides: English (For AMEP &amp; EAL): PageTurners

Level 1

100 words long, (60 unique words)

I want a holiday! Series 1. Level 1.
Not any more! Series 1 Level 1
Robots Series 1 Level 1
The hero Series 2 Level 1 Mick’s mum and grandpa were mad at him. His grandpa called him a waste of space. But when Mick went down to the river, something happened and Mick didn’t feel so bad any more.
The duck Series 2. Level 1
Motor bikes Series 3 Level 1 Some people like motor bikes, other people hate them. This guy really likes riding his motor bike. It you want to find out why, read on...
Fresh fish Series 3. Level 1 Sue likes fresh fish. So does Harry. When Harry doesn't catch anything, he finds another way to get fresh fish for dinner.
What? Series 3, Level 1. When Mrs. Tucker goes to the doctor, the doctor ends up with a problem. The doctor tries to clear Mrs. Tucker's ears. But that doesn't help Mrs. Tucker.
The Dentist Series 4 Level 1 I have a toothache. I don't want to go to the dentist. I don't like the dentist. I put it off. If I wait, maybe the pain will go away
The ghost Series 4 Level 1 Ken didn’t believe in ghosts. But after a night in the “best room” in the house he changed his mind.
Red dog Series 4 Level 1 Red Dog was a real dog who lived in the Australian outback. He travelled so much, all on his own, that he became famous. This is his story.
Wheels Series 4 Level 1 Nick's car is gone. So he has to walk home. But when his car comes back it's not the same.

Level 1

100 words long, (60 unique words)

The camel man Series 5 Level 1
Running with boats Series 5 Level 1
The fortune-teller Series 6 Level 1 Zara Rose is a fortune-teller. She can see the future. Beut even a fortune teller can't see everything.
Title Learning to swim Series 6 Level 1 Bill said he didn't want to swim. He said he wasn't hot. But it wasn't true. He didn't know how to swim. So one day Bill decided to learn.
Spider! Series 7 Level 1 Schott was scared of spiders. He saw one in his bedroom and wanted to kill it. But then his sister stepped in.
Late for work Series 7 Level 1 Luke was always late for work. Then one day things changed.
The drink machine is evil Series 7 Level 1 There is a drink machine at work. It never gives me what I want. I hate it. It's evil!
The weekend Series 8. Level 1 Sometimes we go away for the weekend. We go to a quiet, peaceful place. Sometimes a weekend is as good as a holiday.
Bank hold-up Series 9 Level. I went to the bank to get some money. While I was waiting, robbers came. They had guns. I was scared stiff.
Helpful Harry Series 9 Level 1 Nobody wants Harry's help. But when he finds someone to help, it is the wrong person.
Driving Series 10, Level 1 Danny likes driving. And he likes helping people. But one day he drives too fast and runs into trouble.
The perfect gift Series 10, Level 1

Level 2

200 words long, (150 unique words)

Mizuri the Cat Series 1 Level 2 Joyce got a kitten. She called him Mizuri. She loved her cat. They were always together. Then one day something happened... A true story.
The stud Series 2 Level 2 Joe was a guy who liked studs. He also liked junk food. It was bad lick for Joe that studs and junk food didn't mix.
Too many Marias Series 2 Level 2 Alex likes shopping. But one day he calls out to his wife. And then the trouble starts!
Football Series 3 Level 2 Charlie loves his football. He goes to the game every week. He met his wife at the football. She loves football, too. Now they have three kids. And that's where the problems started... Not everyone thinks of football the same way
The wedding Series 3 Level 2 Same and Julie wanted a big wedding with all their friends and family. But they had not money. What could they do?
Good morning Max Series 3 Level 2 Max likes Miriam. And Miriam likes drinking good coffee. But good coffee is hard to find. And there's not much time in the morning!
Can you read this? 4 Level 2 Lana can't read. She feels stupid. But when she goes to class a lot of things change.
I'm watching TV Series 4 Level 2 Fred loves his TV. He watches it all the time. But Liz has other plans for Fred and the TV...
Peanuts Series 4 Level 2 Dennis visited his Grandma every week, but Grandma wasn't very happy about it.
Shut up Steve Series 4 Level 2 Steve likes talking. He talks all day. But when he goes to the shop, Steve is tongue-tied. And he is not the only one!
Fire! Series 5 Level 2 Four friends were playing cards one warm night, when they smelled smoke. When they went outside, they saw it racing toward them. FIRE!
On the goldfields Series 4 Level 2 In 1852 life on the goldfields was hard. And gold was sometimes difficult to find. But then Eliza came up with a good idea to make some money.
Dance class Series 6 Level 2 Zoe wants to go to the dance class. But Sam wants to get fit. How then do they end up in the same class? Read the story to find out.

Level 2

200 words long, (150 unique words)

Drums Series 6 Level 2 Ben wanted to learn to play drums. His mother didn’t want him to. She said drums were too noisy. But Ben had other ideas.
Dream job Series 6 Level 2 Otus is a working dog, He has expert skills. He gets top results, Not to mention thrills. Lucky dog!
Lost Series 7 Level 2 My friend and I went to Sydney. We’d never been there before. We hired a car. The GPS was broken. Guess what happened?
Double trouble Series 7 Level 2 Two cars crash. The drivers blame each other. They are not hurt, but the crash will change their lives.
Whale watching Series 7 Level 2 Tim and Leo were going to see whales. But then they had a problem, with bananas and bad luck.
Blood Series 9 Level 2 Tom saw blood on the ground. He was worried. But it was only blood from cat's meat. Or was it?
Car thieves Series 9 Level 2 Con and Andy were car thieves. They stole cars to order. Easy money, they thought. Until one day they stole the wrong car.
Internet scam Series 9 Level 4 Ned got an email that promised to make him rich. "Too good to be true," his daughter told him. "It's a scam, Dad." The internet is full of scams.
One-armed bandits Series 10 Level 2 My friend asked me out for lunch. She took me to a place she liked, but I ended up broke and starving. What happened?
The bargain Series 10 Level 2 Con was planning to buy his first car. He thought it was a real bargain. He told Joe next door, and Joe asked him a few questions. Turned out it wasn't quite the bargain Con thought it was.
The shave Series 8 Level 2 Kevin's hair was long. His friends wanted him to cut it, but Kevin liked his hair long. They tried everything to change his mind.

Level 3

300 words long, (200 unique words)

A dog's life Series 1 Level 3 Get up early and rush to work. It’s A Dog’s Life. But for whom?
Cuc's bed Series 1 Level 3 Cuc had a problem with her bed. It was old. It made her feel old. The bed had to go... A true story.
Just one friend Series 2 Level 3 Rosie didn't much like her new life in the city. She didn't know many people and she missed her family. But sometimes all it takes is just one friend.
Spare parts Series 2 Level 3 Debbie wanted to move Jim's car. Jim wouldn't help. So she moved it herself. Find out how!
Convicts Series 2 Level 3 Who were the convicts? Men and women. Young and old. Serious criminals and petty thieves. Prisoners from England. They were the first European settlers in Australia.
I hate the beach! Series 3 Level 3 The girl hates the beach. She hates everything about it. But she goes to the beach every chance she gets.
Snakes alive! Series 3 Level 3 Claire and Danny went walking in the bush. But you have to be careful in the bush. There are snakes!
Tooth fairy Series 4 Level 3 Molly liked cleaning and helping people. but maybe she bit off more than she could chew.
Cyclone Tracy Series 5 Level 3 On Christmas Eve, 1976 a terrible cyclone hit the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory. It was one Christmas the people of Darwin will never forget.
Would I lie to you? Series 5 Level 3 There are many ways of not telling the exact truth. But what's that got to do with having a drink of water?

Level 3

300 words long, (200 unique words)

Be careful Series 6 Level 3 Rob liked cooking. But you have to be careful when you're cooking. Rob found this out the hard way. He was lucky he had Stella and Angie to help him.
My first plane trip Series 6 Level 3 This is my first trip on a plane. I'm nervous. It's all very strange. And a little bit scary.
Sports camp Series 6 Level 3 Benny and his friends go on a camp. Benny likes Evie, but Evie doesn't even see Benny. One night Benny is looking at the stars and then, quickly, everything changes.
Dancer Series 7 Level 3 Suzanne wanted to be a dancer. Her parents told her to study hard and get a good job. She did. But she wasn't happy. She still wanted to be a dancer. Find out what she did.
Rescue Series 7 Level 3 Meg has a cat called Tiger. Tiger likes to climb. One day Tiger climbs too high, and Meg goes to the rescue. But who will rescue Meg? Then who will rescue the rescuers?
Black market bargain Series 9 Level 3 Don't you love finding a bargain at a market? Especially at a 'black' market. Gino and Mario get a nasty surprise when they go bargain hunting.
Catnapped Series 9 Level 3 Jane and Cindy were broke. They came up with a plan. Steal an old lady's cat and get a reward. But things didn't go quite to plan.
Strong Sam Series 9 Level 3 Sam didn't like gyms. So he found another way to get strong.
Big Jim's wedding dress Series 10 Level 3 Big Jim was angry. His wife had left him, taking all their stuff. But she left her wedding dress behind. He was going to burn it, but then he had a better idea. (Based on a true story.)
BMX Series 10 Level 3 Leon is lonely. But when he finds a BMX park and a guy to ride with, things get better.
The buzz cut Series 10 Level 3 Jimmy was so happy to get his first job. Trouble was, the boss said he had to wear a hair net or cut his hair. He didn't want to wear a hair net. But when you're broke, a good haircut is not so easy to get.

Level 4

600 words long, (300 unique words)

The beach Series 1 Level 4 Julie was shy about going to the beach. Her friend Sue told her about a beach where not many people went. Julie found out why...
Pay dirt Series 2 level 4
Bikini sandals Series 2, Level 4
Tattoos Series 2, Level 4
Shipwreck! Series 3 Level 4. Tom met Mary on a ship sailing to Australia. He liked her a lot, but he could never get to talk to her. They were not far from Melbourne, sailing along the shipwreck coast, with a big storm came...
The big TV Series 3 Level 4 A new TV makes Jack and Annie ask the big questions: Is bigger better? When one door closes does another one open? and Does size really matter?
Outback road Series 4 Level 4. he Outback Road is tough. And there are problems on the way. Will Sophie and Emma make it? And what will they do about Ross and Jason?
Phar Lap Series 5, Level 4 He started off as an ugly, clumsy colt, but Phar Lap soon became Australia's most loved racehorse. Now, more than eighty years later, people still love Phar Lap. Read his story to find out more.
Turning forty Series 6, Level 4 Luke is about to turn forty. He's not very happy about it. There are so many things he wants to do before he turns forty.
The doctor's secret Series 6 Level 4 James Barry was a British Doctor. He was famous for all the good that he did. He was also famous for getting into trouble. He was most famous for the big secret that he hid all his life and tried to take to his grave. Find out how the doctor's secret shocked the world in 1865

Level 4

600 words long, (300 unique words)

Dog gone Series 7 Level 4 Greg loved his dog, Diggy. He took Diggy everywhere. Then one day something strange happened. One minute Diggy was there. The next minute she was gone. What happened?
Scary story Series 7 Level 4 John liked to tell his sisters scary stories. His sisters didn't like it. That didn't stop John. He liked scaring them. Then something happened that changed everything.
The necklace Series 8 Level 4 Jenny tried hard to find a job. When she did, it was only for one year, and in a place far from home. She took the job. She worked hard but she was very lonely. At the end of the year she wondered, was it all worthwhile?
Marry me? Series 8 Level 4 Dave was in love. He wanted to propose to Jane. But every time he tried, something happened to stop him. Will Dave and Jane ever get married?
The burglary Series 9 Level 4 Reg and Emma's house was burgled. A few things were stolen. But Reg decided to claim more on his insurance. Big mistake.
Train surfing Series 9 Level 4 My friends and I used to play on the trains. It's called train surfing. It was dangerous and at first I loved it. Then I changed my mind.
A good cook Series 10. Level 4. Luka was in trouble. He’d been kicked out of school and he didn’t have a job.But when he became a kitchenhand things got better.
MOM goes to Mars Series 10 Level 4. Read how the clever scientists of India managed to send a rocket to Mars, on the smallest budget ever.
The community garden Series 10 Level 4 Asha had moved to a new place. She didn't know anyone and she was shy and very lonely. Then she saw a garden, and people working there. A lady started talking to her . . . and it changed Asha's life.

Level 4+

Longer stories with greater word count, (300 unique words)

Ned Kelly Series 5 Level 4+ Ned Kelly was a famous Australian outlaw. He was hanged more than 120 years ago, on November 11, 1880. He was only 25 years old when he died. It was so long ago, and yet people still talk about him today. Some say he was nothing but a crook. Others say he was a hero.
A handful of sand Series 5 Level 4+ It started as a struggle for pay and turned into a struggle for land rights. It took nine long years but finally the Gurindji got their land back. Read how they did it.
Simpson and his donkey Series 5 Level 4+ Jack Simpson was a young man who joined the army, caught a donkey, disobeyed orders and became an Australian legend.

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