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The Age of lnnoccncc

EDITH WHARTON
Retold by Ciare West

Into the narrow social world of New York in the 1870s comes
Countess Ellen Olenska, surrounded by shockecl whispers abour
her failed marriage to a rich Polish Count. A woman who lcaves
her husband can never be acceptecl in poli te society.
Newland Archer is engaged to young May Welland, but the
beautiful and mysterious Countess needs his help. He becomes
her friend and defender, but frienclship with an unhappy, lonely
woman is a dangerous path for a young man to follow - especially
a young man who is soon to be married.

BOOKWORMS HUMAN INTEREST STAGE 5
The Accidental Tourist

ANNE TYLER
Retold by ]ennifer Bassett

Everyclay life in Baltimore, USA, is ful! of problems - getting
the washing done, buying groceries ancl dog food, avoiding the
neighbors ... After the death of bis son and the departure of his
wife, Macon's attempts to run bis own life become increasingly
desperate - and more and more odd.
Meanwhile, he has to get on with his work, writing tourist
guides for business people. Then his dog Edward starts ro bite
people, and he has ro send for Muriel, the dog trainer. And <lay by
day, Macon's life gets more and more complicated.