Penguin Readers Level 4: Pig-Heart Boy (ELT Graded Reader)

Penguin Readers are made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple texts are also perfect for anyone looking for a shorter read. It is an adapted version of the original story.

In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig's heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig's heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way.

Our Penguin Readers books include:

• Simple text (CEFR-levelled)
• Pictures to help you understand the story
• Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English

With the print book, you can get even more help online:

• Read the book online
• Listen to the book being read out loud
• Get lesson plans for teachers
• Find answers to check your understanding

Note: online resources not available with the eBook.