Whether you're a beginner reader or just looking for an accessible read, here are the most popular, easy-to-read books. Perfect for anyone who wants to skip the challenge of complex texts. Easy to read, easy to like. Why make it harder?
Top list: Easy-to-read
Lily
Letlæst serie til begynderundervisningen i engelsk. Det sproglige niveau i bøgerne er tilpasset begynderundervisningen, mens indholdet er tilpasset mellemtrinnet med emner som familie, kammerater, skole, fritid, mobning, ferie, kærester og skiferie.
Oplagt til den første selvstændige læsning på engelsk.
Fantastisk flot illustreret af Pernille Lykkegaard.
Sophie #1: Sophie Can Run
Sophie is a clever girl.
And full of energy.
She is good at a lot of things.
But her mom and dad do not know.
Now Sophie can run.
She can run very far.
Murder on the Orient Express : B1
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.
Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter with the language targeted at learners of English.
Poirot is on his way home to London on the famous Simplon Orient Express when a murder is committed. It is clear that no one entered or left the train, which means one of Poirot’s fellow passengers must be guilty – but which one? And why would they have murdered a man they didn’t know?
Soon to be released as a major motion picture with stars including Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz and more
The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar (Läs & lyssna)
The dinosaur who lost his roar is written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.
Bill in the Snow #3: Bill Goes Skiing
Bill wants to learn how to ski.
He follows a girl who skies beautifully.
But suddenly the girl is gone, and he is lost.
Lily is Sick
Lily is sick.
She must stay in bed.
Mum calls Granny.
Will she come?
“Take Off” is targeted to students reading English for the first time. Each book contains an independent story with illustrations and glossary on each page. Words from the list of the 100 most common English words are used.
Elevopgaver til bogen kan findes på forlagets hjemmeside.
Big and Small
Look! A big horse.
Look! A small horse.
Look! A big dog.
Look! A small dog.
GO! Is a series of beginner books that can be used for teaching or independent reading. The books are organized into 7 levels, which provide individual students with reading challenges that match his or her ability. In levels 1 and 2 the books are written using a repeated sentence structure, where only one or a few words are changed from sentence to sentence. In level 3 and up the sentence structure is more open, with more emphasis on the book’s storyline.
“Big and Small” is a GO! 2 book
Alvin and Ada and the Seal
Alvin and Ada are collecting plastic.
They want to save the
animals in the sea.
But then they find
a dead seal …
Bogen tilhører serien The Beetle Books.
Bagest i bogen er en gloseliste, og på turbine-undervisning.dk findes der frit tilgængelige opgaver til bogen.
Rolf at the football game
Nu finns "Rolf på fotboll" på engelska.
Rolf älskar fotboll och stannar för att titta. Men något är fel. Bollen går bara i ribban. Rolf måste fixa det ...
Lättlästa böcker från Nypon är ofta något kortare, har alltid ett lättare språk och ett innehåll anpassat för den tänkta läsarens ålder.
Rolf på fotboll finns även på svenska och arabiska.
Wuthering Heights - Audiobook
Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Brontë, is a haunting tale of passion, revenge, and unrelenting love set against the windswept moors of Yorkshire. The novel weaves a multi-generational story of the intense, destructive relationship between Heathcliff, an orphan taken in by the Earnshaw family, and Catherine Earnshaw, the spirited daughter of the house. Their love defies societal norms and transcends morality, but it is marred by cruelty, betrayal, and an insatiable longing that ultimately consumes them.
Told through the narrative of a tenant named Mr. Lockwood and the housekeeper Nelly Dean, the story explores the dark, intertwined fates of the Earnshaws and their neighbors, the Lintons. Themes of class conflict, the destructive nature of vengeance, and the supernatural thread of eternal love dominate the plot. The bleak, untamed landscapes mirror the wild emotions of the characters, creating a gothic masterpiece that defies conventional romance and delves deep into the complexities of human nature.
A tale of enduring love and tragic consequences, Wuthering Heights challenges readers to confront the fine line between passion and obsession, making it one of the most memorable works in English literature.
Bill in the Snow #1: A Cool Friend
Bill can’t find any friends to play with.
But maybe he can make one?
The Greedy Dog (Läs & lyssna)
The Greedy Dog is written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader. Dog is hungry – he wants a juicy bone to eat. But will one bone be enough? This charming retelling of a classic Aesop fable has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.
Lily #3: Lily and the Hole
Lyda has an idea.
It would be fun to dig a hole to Earth’s core.
Dead Man’s Folly : B1
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.
Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter with the language targeted at learners of English.
Poirot receives a phone call from famous crime writer Ariadne Oliver – she is staying with friends in Devon and she believes a murder is going to take place. When Poirot arrives to investigate, he can’t understand her concerns – everyone is busy working together to prepare for a village fete. Why would anyone be planning a murder?
Soon Poirot realizes that everything is not as it seems – but can he act quickly enough to stop the murder being committed?
Lily Sings
Lily likes to sing.
But Jack’s ears hurt.
He says she is howling.
Just like her cat.
“Take Off” is targeted to students reading English for the first time. Each book contains an independent story with illustrations and glossary on each page. Words from the list of the 100 most common English words are used.
Elevopgaver til bogen kan findes på forlagets hjemmeside. Gloser inkluderet i bogen.
Frankenstein - Audiobook
In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley weaves a gripping tale of ambition, creation, and consequences. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, defies the natural order by creating life. Horrified by the result, he abandons his creation—a sentient, lonely being who is shunned by society. The Creature's journey, marked by rejection and vengeance, challenges the boundaries of morality and humanity.
This Gothic masterpiece blends science fiction and philosophy, raising timeless questions about the pursuit of knowledge, the ethics of creation, and the human need for connection. Set against vivid European landscapes, Frankenstein remains a powerful exploration of the fine line between genius and hubris.
Look! A Dog (svenske gloser)
GO! Is a series of beginner books that can be used for teaching or independent reading. The books are organized into 7 levels, which provide individual students with reading challenges that match his or her ability. In levels 1 and 2 the books are written using a repeated sentence structure, where only one or a few words are changed from sentence to sentence. In level 3 and up the sentence structure is more open, with more emphasis on the book’s storyline.
“Look! A Dog” is a GO! 1 book
Glossary: Swedish
Entwined Fates: The Key of Fire - Fantasy Audiobook
Teresa's heart races as she watches the flames dance across his athletic, defined body, the fire licking at his muscles, yet leaving him unscathed. She's never seen anything like this—utterly mesmerizing, dangerously beautiful.
When her great-aunt leaves her an old house in San Francisco, Teresa's senior year takes an unexpected turn. Thrust into a new city far from everything she knows, she struggles to find her place. She's determined to stay away from the school's enigmatic heartthrob, Ayden, whose smoldering gaze and mysterious allure draw her in despite her best efforts.
But the new home holds secrets. Teresa uncovers a hidden key that opens a door to another world. When she stumbles back into her own, she's not alone. A strange, magical fox becomes her silent shadow, offering comfort and danger in equal measure.
As she delves deeper into the mysteries of her inheritance, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Ayden. But just as she thinks she's starting to understand him, a devastating revelation shatters everything—and threatens to unravel her reality forever.
The Football Team #2: The First Match
Benjamin’s football team has trained and trained, and when you have trained a lot, you also want to play a match.
The Scaredy Cat (Läs & lyssna)
The scaredy cat is written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.