John Steinbeck wrote some of the best and most famous American stories ever.
The Trasks and the Hamiltons are neighbors. This is their story. It is about wealth and poverty, murder, jealousy, and revenge.
Penguin Readers are simplified texs designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words).
Chapter 1 The New Americans
Chapter 2 Brothers and Rivals
Chapter 3 Growing Up
Chapter 4 An Evil Beauty
Chapter 5 New Lives
Chapter 6 Killing with Kindness
Chapter 7 New Names, Old Names
Chapter 8 Goodbyes
Chapter 9 Freedom
Chapter 10 Truth and Lies
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