B1 English Classics Retold Stories
B1 English classics retold stories for intermediate learners. Complex narratives, idiomatic expressions, and diverse vocabulary.
6 stories available
The Jungle Book
Mowgli, a human baby, is found by wolves in the Indian jungle and raised as one of their own. Despite the tiger Shere Khan's desire for revenge, Mowgli grows up with his wolf family, guided by the wise bear Baloo and the protective panther Bagheera. When Shere Khan threatens to attack, Mowgli uses fire to defeat the tiger and prove himself a true member of the jungle family. As he grows older, Mowgli realizes he belongs to both the human and animal worlds.
Aladdin
Aladdin, a poor young man from Arabia, is tricked by an evil sorcerer into retrieving a magic lamp from a hidden cave. Trapped underground, Aladdin discovers the lamp contains a powerful genie who grants wishes. Using the genie's magic, Aladdin transforms into a wealthy prince and wins the heart of Princess Jasmine. When the sorcerer returns to steal the lamp, Aladdin and Jasmine work together to defeat him and live happily ever after.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole into a magical underground world called Wonderland. She meets extraordinary characters including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. After many strange adventures with shrinking potions and growing cakes, Alice wakes up to discover it was all a dream.
A Sherlock Holmes Adventure
On a cold winter evening, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson receive a visit from Miss Emily Parker, whose wealthy father has mysteriously disappeared. Holmes examines the evidence, including muddy footprints and a torn piece of expensive cloth. His investigation leads him to suspect not only James Blackwood, a former business partner, but also Emily's own brother George. In a dramatic confrontation at Baker Street, Holmes reveals that George and Blackwood conspired together to kidnap Mr. Parker for his fortune. The police arrest the criminals and Mr. Parker is rescued from an abandoned warehouse, grateful for Holmes's brilliant detective work.
Treasure Island
Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in a dead sailor's chest and embarks on a dangerous voyage aboard the Hispaniola. He uncovers a mutiny plot led by the charming but treacherous Long John Silver. After battles, escapes, and the discovery of the hidden treasure, Jim returns home a changed boy, forever marked by his adventure on Treasure Island.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist, creates a potion that transforms him into the evil Mr. Hyde. As Hyde grows stronger and the potion's ingredients run out, Jekyll loses control and faces a tragic end, revealing the duality of human nature.