The Girl with Green Eyes

by John Escott

Ideal for elementary learners of English looking to improve or practise their English. The book is filled with useful vocabulary that is carefully graded and easy to understand, it also comes with audio, so that you can listen to the story at the same time as reading. Greg is a porter at the Shepton Hotel in New York.When a girl with beautiful green eyes asks him for help, Greg can't say no.The girl's name is Cassie, and she says she is an artist. She tells Greg that her stepfather has her sketchbooks, and now she wants them back.Cassie says her stepfather is staying at Greg's hotel ... so what could go wrong.

48 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

John Escott started by writing children's books and comic scripts, but now writes and adapts books for students of all ages. He especially enjoys writing crime and mystery thrillers, and is a member of the British Crime Writers Association.

With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.

Reviews

[Reham Elkomy · Rating 2 out of 5]

7/7/2025

[Jannia González · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is very entertaining and listening to the audiobook helps a lot. I am thinking that despite not having chapters the activities at the back of the book separate the story into chunks, maybe that can be an option to read the book in sections.
This is the audiobook with the activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS_75...
And this is the main page where it can be downloaded: https://english-e-reader.net/book/the...

[Yuki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt that there was a bit problem in the main character's conduct, but I understood his feelings for the girl with green eyes. I finished reading this book while I cheer him up. By the way, I enjoyed listening to the audio at the speed of 100 per cent. For a while, I am going to listen many audios of this level for practice.

[Fatomah Al-Doughan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short story

[Ezequiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is exiting book is beautiful an interesting for the casual lectors is very good

[Faisal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story

[Nanhee Ryu · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is written in easy English for Non-native adult speaker.

[Abrar Alarjan · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is about a yong man working on hotel ,he meets a girl her eyes green help her .

It is short story from oxford bookworm ,its type mystery and crime

[Kapilbaisoya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moral of the story
"Stay away from the green eyes girls"
GOOD 🙂

[Mayra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Neh it is just a short story and I HAVE GREEN EYES TOO

[Yoel Garcia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Na que opinar

[Atiyeh · Rating 4 out of 5]

John Escott’s *The Girl with Green Eyes* is a short and engaging mystery novel designed for English learners at the starter level. As part of the Oxford Bookworms Library, it uses simple language and controlled vocabulary to make reading accessible while still telling an intriguing story.

The plot follows a young man, Bill, who becomes captivated by a mysterious girl with striking green eyes. His fascination soon turns into suspense as he finds himself entangled in a puzzling situation involving deception and danger. The story keeps readers engaged with its gradual build-up of mystery and a satisfying conclusion.

One of the book’s strengths is its readability. The sentences are clear and straightforward, making it an excellent choice for beginner English learners. The well-paced plot, combined with easy-to-understand vocabulary, ensures that readers can follow along without frustration. Additionally, the illustrations and glossary help reinforce comprehension.

Overall, *The Girl with Green Eyes* is a great choice for learners who want to improve their English while enjoying a light mystery. It’s an engaging and accessible read that introduces storytelling elements without overwhelming new readers.

[Sayaka Kiko · Rating 2 out of 5]

Time: 6/4...20 minutes
7 Words: porter,woman,sketch-book,bring,take-in,serch,happy??
Questions:
1. Can you do everything for lover or someone you love even if it's dengerous?
----------It's is difficult question, but if I can, I want to do it.
2. Have you ever been interested in something?
----------Yes, I've recently become watching DVD.

I think this story is interesting and easy to understand.
However, I don't like the punch line because the worst thing is the main character's action,but people who were arrested by polices are only women and her company. I think main character should be arrested,too. What do you think about it?

[Emiko Miyasato · Rating 4 out of 5]

I spent about 90 minutes for extensive reading.
And I spent 20 minutes to read this books.

7 words summary
cafe, woman, sketch books, hotel, give, lie, thank

discussion question
In this story, the woman lied to the man. So, have you make a lie to someone?

Actually, yes. I think it is not good things, so I should stop saying that things.

I enjoyed reading this book! I like the picture of this book.

[Abdullah Almalki · Rating 5 out of 5]

هذا الكتاب اللي هو ضمن سلسلة كتيبات لتقوية للغة الانجليزية(قصص ونحوها) من جامعة اكسفورد. وهي مصنفة على 6 مستويات تجدها موضحه خلف كل كتيب ماهية تصنيفه وكم كلمة في القصة. طبعا مرفق بها cd صوت لنص الكتيب . بحيث تستطيع السماع او القراءة.

القصه هذه جميله وخفيفه عن شخص ساعد فتاة دون ان يتحقق من صحة طلبها حيث انخدع واتهم بالسرقه بعد ان كان يظن ان ماطلبته كان لها.

[Linh Tran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another graded readers book for beginners. I like the main character. He is young, naive, and thinks that he has helped the girl. When you are young and naive, you are trying to be good and helpful but other people see that, take advantage of you and use that against you. Nowadays, people get scammed all the time, it doesn't matter whether you are young or not.

[Erika Kishimoto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Book Series:
Level: STARTER
Time it took I to read the book: 30min
7-word summary
Greg, New York, police

one disussion question with my answer.
Q:
my opinion:

Explain what you think about the book

[Deuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

1550 words, 12 min., YL1.0

[Khaled Elsaady · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stay away from the girls with beautiful green eyes 😂

[Mark Krajzel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was forced to do it.

[D_2007]

greg is a porter at the shepton hotel in New York. one day he met a girl with a beautiful green eyes, she ask greg for help Greg can't say no. the girl's name is Cassie