Agatha Christie cut down for language students
New versions of 20 detective novels produced for 'upper intermediate' English language learners
From Queen of Crime to Queen of the Classroom: a new series of simplified, abridged Agatha Christie novels are set to introduce non-native English speakers to the glory of the British murder mystery.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Wednesday, 15 February, 2012
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