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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Playing with Fire

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The violinist Julia uncovers a heart breaking, long buried tale of tragedy and devastation. The discovery puts her in serious danger which makes her wish she would have kept silent about the truth. The book is perfect for you if you would like to delve into the tragedy of the WWII and find out more about the mystery Julia is trying to uncover.

Year of Release: 2015

Author(s): Tess Gerritsen

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2000-2009 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Lost Symbol

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A symbologist is kidnapped and forced to solve multiple puzzles so his mentor does not get killed. The story involves freemasonry and takes place in Washington D.C. Along the way the main character meets the sister of his mentor, who is trying to solve the same puzzle. They try to find a powerful ancient artifact. Will they succeed?

Year of Release: 2009

Author(s): Dan Brown

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Origin

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The book Origin written by Dan Brown, is a thrillling detective story. Edmond Kirsch who is the former student of Robert Langdon claims to have discovered why life came into being in the world. When he introduces his latest research, an assassination takes place which he does not survive. Robert Langdon feels the importance of informing the world of Kirsch‘s legacy. Therefore he has to overcome many obstacles and solve mysteries. Will he triumph and provide the world with the true reason of living matter?

Year of Release: 2014

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Cuckoo’s Calling

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The Cuckoo’s Calling is a crime fiction novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The story is about the private detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates the supposed suicide of the famous model Lula Landry. Strike dives in to the life of Lula, her ex-boyfriend and her friends and uncovers a web of lies and secrets, togehter with his secretary Robin. So if you previously read the Harry Potter series and liked the complex characters and the storytelling, this book might be for you.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): J. K. Rowling

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Inferno

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The Harvard symbol reasearcher Roberd Langdon wakes up in a hospital in Florence with no recollection of the past two days. He gets medicated by a doctor called Sienna Brooks because he suffers from headache caused by a gunshot wound on his head. He only remembers a weird dream where a vailed woman stands in front of him and a wave of blood flows towards him. An assassin storms the hospital and Robert and Sienna have to escape. Robert finds a Stick in his Trouser with a message on it. The message tells him that half of the human race is going to die if he won’t stop the plan of a crazy billionaire who created a deadly virus.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): Dan Brown

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2000-2009 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Recruit (Cherub)

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The Recruit (Cherub) is about espionage, romance and a lost orphan. It includes a lot of action, is thrilling and once you start reading you won’t be able to stop. The book is about James, who has to move to an orphanage after his mother dies of a heart attack. He then gets recruited by a top-secret organization which employs underage kids as spies?!

Year of Release: 2001

Author(s): Robert Muchamore

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 CEFR C1 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Woodcutter

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If you are a fan of books with lots of twists and turns, the book “The Woodcutter” might be the right choice for you. It is about a man who was abondoned by everyone who he has known after he was accused of serious crimes. Now he seeks out the truth behind the allegations and is out for vengeance.

Year of Release: 2010

Author(s): Reginald Hill

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 eBook English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Belgravia

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If you are a fan of Downtown Abby, I recommend another classic book written by the same author to you. The book is called “Belgravia”. A wonderful and captivating story that plays in the 19th century during the reign of Queen Victoria. It’s about the differences between social classes and a love between one of each class. Ups and downs, plot twists and secrets. What’s behind it? Find it out.

Year of Release: 2016

Author(s): Julian Fellowes

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ISBN: 9781474604178, 9781474604154, 9781474604185

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English High school (grades 9+) Medium Length (up to 8 hrs)

The Universe Versus Alex Woods

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A boy named Alex finds an unlikely friend in an old man from a Kurt Vonnegut related book club in his local area. Alex’s life turns upside down when Mr. Peterson is diagnosed with a terminal illness, while having to manage his school life and teenage problems.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): Gavin Extence

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English High school (grades 9+) Medium Length (up to 8 hrs) Novel

Eleanor & Park

An adorably relatable teenage love story laden with quirks of teenage life and pop culture.

Year of Release: 2012

Author(s): Rainbow Rowell

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