Penguin Readers Level 1: A Christmas in London (ELT Graded Reader) Paperback by Anna Trewin

Product Details

• Publisher: Penguin Readers (2026-09-29)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 64 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780241753637
• Item Weight: 62.37 grams
• Dimensions: 19.74 x 12.93 x 0.53 cm

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.

In this story, it’s Christmas in London. But Alex Crossley is not happy. His Dad’s arm is broken and his parents haven’t got much money. How can the family have a good Christmas?

Our Penguin Readers books include:

• Simple text (CEFR-levelled)
• Pictures to help you understand the story
• Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English

With the print book, you can get even more help online:

• Read the book online
• Listen to the book being read out loud
• Get lesson plans for teachers
• Find answers to check your understanding

Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

About the Author

Anna Trewin is the pen name of Sorrel Pitts, an English educational writer, editor and novelist. As “Anna Trewin”, Sorrel has written numerous educational adaptations including Ian McEwan’s The Children Act, Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, John Le Carré’s The Night Manager, and Mario Puzo's The Godfather, which won the international Language Learner Literature Award. Sorrel’s debut novel The River Woman was published in September 2011 by Indigo Dreams Publishing. In February 2024, Sorrel's latest novel Broken Shadows was published by Bloodhound Books.