Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics: Level 15: The Canterville Ghost

An introduction to the world of 'classic literature'

In The Canterville Ghost, an American family move to an old house in England. The resident ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville, doesn't want to share his home. Unluckily for the ghost, the family are not easily frightened. TreeTops Classics are adapted and abridged versions of classic stories to enrich and extend children's reading experiences.In The Canterville Ghost, an American family move to an old house in England, Canterville Chase. The resident ghost of Canterville Chase, Sir Simon de Canterville, doesn't want to share his home and haunts the house to scare the family away. Unfortunately for the ghost, the Otis family are not easily frightened. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.