- Series: The Thinking Train
- Series Level: Level B
- Illustrator: Elisa Bellotti
- School Type: Primary School
- Language Level: Cambridge Pre-A1 Starters
- Components: Reader, e-zone kids resources
- Details: 32 pages, 210 x 210 x 3.11 mm
- ISBN: 978-3-7114-0143-4
Fay’s best friend is a beautiful black and white magpie called Maggie. But Fay’s brother Jonathan doesn’t like Maggie.
He says that she is a thief.
One day, Fay loses her favourite bracelet.
She wants to talk to Maggie, but Maggie isn’t there.
Is Jonathan right? Is Maggie a thief?
Find out in this story about an unusual friendship.
Recording in British English.
Plus, on Helbling e-zone kids:
For students
- Online games
- Audio
For teachers
- Teacher's Guide
- Flashcards
- Flashcards Guide
- Big Books Guide
- Free online worksheets with Cambridge Young Learners exam practice
Language Learner Literature Award - WINNER
In 2004, the Extensive Reading Foundation established the Language Learner Literature Award for graded readers in English. The Award aims to support the development of language learner literature in English, and to encourage extensive reading in language education.
These awards are conferred each year on books that are selected for their outstanding overall quality and likely enduring appeal. An international jury makes the final choices, taking into account the Internet votes of students, teachers and others from around the world.
The Thinking Train
is a unique brand new series of picture books which focus on the development of children’s thinking skills through the use of stories.
The Thinking Train