Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating graded material that will encourage students to read.

In 2008, YouTube.com showed an extraordinary clip of the reunion between two young men and their pet lion in Kenya.

It was watched by millions of people around the world.

A Lion Called Christianis the true story of two Australians living in London who bought a pet lion cub called Christian in the 1970s and his subsequent journey to his rightful home in the wild.

• LEVEL 4
• BOOK ONLY
• Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading
• Extraordinary photosdocumenting Christian's journey from King's Road, London to Kora in central Kenya bring the story to life
• Fact Filesection develops discussion topics around zoos, endangered species and life in the '70s
• People and Places section provides clear visual context before students start reading
• Extended self-study activitiesenable students to check their progress as they read

 Series Information

• Secondary ELT Readers is a series of contemporary teenage-focused titles, simplified for students of English as a Foreign Language.
• The series covers five levels from Starter Level (Beginners) to Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) and is aimed at students aged twelve to eighteen.
• Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.
• The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along.
• There are also online resource sheets providing extra activities and background information for the teacher.