The Monkey's Paw

English level:
CEF level A1/A2STAGE 1 - Fantasy & Horror
DescriptionOutside, the night is cold and wet. Inside, the White family sits and waits. Where is their visitor?There is a knock at the door. A man is standing outside in the dark. Their visitor has arrived.The visitor waits. He has been in India for many years. What has he got? He has brought the hand of a small, dead animal - a monkey\'s paw.Outside, in the dark, the visitor smiles and waits for the door to open.
Key features* Word count 4,830
* BestsellerDescription
400 HEADWORDS
Average story length: 40 pages
Average word count: 5,200
All Stage 1 readers are available on Audio CD