The Double Bass Mystery Level 2
A thrilling journey filled with intrigue and music
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:1st Apr '99
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging mystery follows Penny Wade as she navigates a concert trip to Barcelona, where her missing double bass and a murder mystery unfold.
In The Double Bass Mystery Level 2, readers are introduced to Penny Wade, a talented musician who embarks on a journey to Barcelona with her orchestra. Anticipating a thrilling concert, Penny's excitement quickly turns to confusion when her double bass mysteriously disappears. As she navigates the challenges of her trip, she becomes increasingly aware that something is amiss, especially with her boyfriend's odd behavior.
The plot thickens when a shocking event occurs: the orchestra manager is found dead outside their hotel, leading to questions about whether it was an accident or foul play. Penny finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, where the mystery of her missing instrument may hold the key to unraveling the truth behind the manager's death. As the story unfolds, Penny must confront her fears and piece together the clues that could lead to answers.
The Double Bass Mystery Level 2 not only captivates with its engaging storyline but also serves as an educational tool for English learners. The carefully graded text allows readers to improve their language skills while enjoying a suspenseful narrative. With its combination of mystery and music, this book invites readers to join Penny on her journey and discover the secrets hidden within the vibrant city of Barcelona.
'What distinguishes the series from all the others is the zest and freshness of the text. Where the emphasis in other series is on plain and straightforward language, Cambridge English Reading texts typically use very modern expressions and the dialogue is faster moving. This has an impact on the quality of the audio cassettes, which make for very enjoyable listening.' David R. Hill, Survey Review: Readers, ELT Journal
'It was only a matter of time before a major ELT publisher set out to challenge the market dominance of Penguin Classics in the area of readers … CUP have hit back admirably. With something for everyone in your classes, this series is well worth investing in. In fact, it's going to be a difficult act to follow by other publishers.' IATEFL Issues
'The series breaks new ground in two respects. The first is the light and informal style of writing. It is notoriously difficult to write fluent prose using restricted lexis and syntax. Part of the secret is to use word and grammar lists flexibly; but it requires flair and a good ear to produce prose and dialogue that read so well and give such a genuine flavour of modern idiom.' English Teaching Professional
'These were a very good read: exciting fast-moving stories at all levels, and a good mixture of subjects. Most touched on up-to-date themes, such as corruption, refugees, psychology, hunger, feminism, or ecology without being prosy, or moralising.' BaNina Vivanco, SATEFL Newsletter Vol 19 No 3
'This is a well presented, authentic looking series of readers that students should enjoy. They are graded into five levels, and the accompanying cassette will be useful, especially for pronunciation audio versions are very popular with students.' Josephine Caruana, Network News, Issue 34
ISBN: 9780521656139
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 6mm
Weight: 83g
48 pages