In the Shadow of the Mountain Level 5
A tragic love story and a family mystery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:11th Nov '99
Should be back in stock very soon
A journalist uncovers a tragic love story while investigating her grandfather's mysterious death in In the Shadow of the Mountain Level 5.
In In the Shadow of the Mountain Level 5, readers are introduced to Clare Crowe, a journalist who embarks on a journey to Switzerland with the intention of bringing her grandfather's body home. Discovered frozen in a glacier after 74 years, the circumstances surrounding his death are shrouded in mystery. What begins as a simple task quickly transforms into a gripping investigation that uncovers a tragic love story intertwined with Clare's family history.
As Clare delves deeper into her grandfather's past, she learns that the climbing accident that claimed his life was far more complex than she initially believed. This exploration not only reveals long-buried secrets but also challenges Clare's perceptions of her family and the choices they made. The narrative unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps, enhancing the emotional weight of Clare's discoveries and the legacy of her grandfather's life.
In the Shadow of the Mountain Level 5 is part of the Cambridge English Readers series, designed for learners of English at various levels. This book is not just an engaging story; it serves as a valuable resource for improving language skills while immersing readers in a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption.
'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: 9780521775519
Dimensions: 199mm x 129mm x 11mm
Weight: 160g
96 pages