Pearson English Readers engage and motivate students as they enjoy reading books in language they can understand. With over 280 titles, the extensively researched grammar and vocabulary syllabuses work to improve language skills, while keeping the unique style and great storytelling of the original texts. Featuring some of the greatest and most-popular authors of all time, teenage and adult learners can easily find titles to enjoy; from fresh original stories and film adaptations, to classic literature, delightful comedies, tragic romance, nail biting thrillers and plays. From Iron Man and Captain America, to Guardians of the Galaxy, these Readers feature the world's best-loved and most iconic super heroes. Carefully simplified language makes these epic stories accessible to learners, motivating them through page-turning thrills as they develop their English. Based on some of the most popular movies of recent years, Marvel Readers appeal to both adult and teenage learners looking for an action-packed educational experience. When Peter Quill finds the powerful Orb, he is soon chased by outlaws and aliens. Can Peter bring together a strange group of new friends and keep the Orb from the evil hands of Ronan the Accuser? 19,534 words. American English. Retold by Karen Holmes.
