*Sweet and Sour * is a highly absorbing collection of gripping and enjoyable short stories which will captivate young readers. The stories show the contrasting sides of human nature: some have a devilish or unpredictable twist in the tale, some show how ordinary people are driven to murder, revenge ...

*Sweet and Sour * is a highly absorbing collection of gripping and enjoyable short stories which will captivate young readers. The stories show the contrasting sides of human nature: some have a devilish or unpredictable twist in the tale, some show how ordinary people are driven to murder, revenge and deceit by unexpected circumstances. This book is designed to help students progress from intermediate to advanced level. It has been devised to improve learners' reading skills and familiarise them with literary texts. It also enriches learning through accurate language work and in-depth exploration of literary conventions.

• Unabridged texts

• Extensive glossaries to guide understanding

• Graded activities with explanations of difficult points

• Guided comprehension and appreciation of literary aspects

• Recording of selected stories to help with pronunciation and listening skills

Authors: Vivien Alcock, Margery Allingham, Isaac Asimov, Bernard Capes, Roald Dahl, William Wymark Jacobs, Alison Lurie, Katherine Mansfield, Ruth Rendell, Salman Rushdie, Saki.