The spy who came in from the cold

Resource Information

The work The spy who came in from the cold represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

The spy who came in from the cold

Statement of responsibility

John le Carré ; adapted by Fiona MacKenzie ; illustrated by Kevin Hopgood

Creator

• MacKenzie, Fiona

Contributor

• Le Carré, John, 1931-
• Hopgood, Kevin

Author

• MacKenzie, Fiona

Illustrator

• Hopgood, Kevin

Subject

• Intelligence officers -- England -- Fiction
• B.E. Reader Intermediate
• Spy fiction
• Smiley, George (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
• Cold War -- Fiction

Genre

• Spy fiction
• B.E. Reader Intermediate
• Fiction

Language

eng

Summary

Alec Leamas, a tired, worn out British spymaster, has retired. His boss, however, believes he has one last job in him and sends him to East Germany to spread false information about a powerful East German intelligence officer. Can Agent Leamas end his career of espionage and finally come in from the cold, or will the opportunity to take revenge on old enemies prove irresistible? Penguin Readers is a series of the best new fiction, essential non-fiction and popular classics written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills.The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework

Member of

• Penguin readers, Level 6

Cataloging source

UKMGB

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

For ages 12+ years

Literary form

novels

Series statement

Penguin readers. Level 6