Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating, contemporary graded material that will instantly appeal to students.

Please note: this a graded reader for students who are learning English and does not contain the original text but is an adapted version.

Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Joe Simpson, Touching the Voidis the compelling true story of a mountaineering expedition which goes dreadfully wrong.

• LEVEL 3
• Comes with an audio CD and online resources
• Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading
• Full colour photos and film stillsbring story to life and aid comprehension
• Fact File section explores the making of the film, climbing Everest and other related topics
• People and Placessection provides clear visual and geographical context before students start reading
• Self-study activities enable 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.