Penguin Readers Level 2: The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi

by Chitra Soundar

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises .Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content .The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning ( CEFR ). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to , present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Mahatma Gandhi was from India. Gandhi wanted India to be an independent country, and he fought hard for his beliefs.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

64 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2022

About the author

Chitra Soundar is originally from the culturally colourful India where traditions, festivals and mythology are a way of life. After six great years in the island city-state Singapore, Chitra now lives in London.

Chitra's primary interest is in writing picture books and early & emergent readers. She enjoys retelling funny folktales from around the world, especially from India.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

So superficial. I have many many more questions now than when I started, so that's kind of a good thing, but honestly, children deserve to be given something that will help them connect to the subject, some bit of narrative, some dialogue, and illustrations that help us see the world the subject lived in.

For example: I didn't know he was a husband and father, and I can't keep track of where they lived and when, etc., and I'm not particularly surprised to learn that he was estranged from his oldest son, though the book does not say why. So much wtf.

Also, he always has the same expression on his face. Even when his wife dies in prison. Wtf!

[Lyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun fact (that I was reminded of in this book): I finished this on the 94th anniversary of the start date of Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi Salt March. This book definitely deserves my 5 stars. It was informative like no other book I have read about Gandhi, and I learned so much more about him. The details were perfect on everything; I was never bored and always learning. I recently watched the "Gandhi" movie, and I was disappointed in it. This book, however, was the exact opposite and gave me the details I was looking for. This book was also the perfect length and that could not have been better. I also loved the illustrations and they were very beautiful. I was inspired by the artistic idea to make everything in the book in shades of orange. That was very cool. I loved this book, and I highly recommend it.

[Ashlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with Ellie. It really focuses on the importance of peaceful protest. A very good age appropriate book about Ghandi’s social activism for both South Africa and India.

[Morolake · Rating 4 out of 5]

An illustrated piece that chronicles the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

So many things I learnt from this book (new words, Gandhi's heritage and actions).

This book is part of an illustrated series capturing the autobiographies of personalities who have lived extraordinary lives all over the world. Highly recommend the collection if you are trying to learn about historical personalities in a fun way or if you want to introduce history gradually to your kids/ wards.

[Sarah's Reading Nook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so well written and engaging for children and adults alike. We had so many good discussions as we read this and all learned so much.