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Originally written as a «boys' novel», Kidnapped has attracted the praise and admiration of writers as diverse as Henry James, Jorge Luis Borges, and Seamus Heaney. Solid historical and environmental background, and gritty realism give the novel immediacy while also the book also shows the importance of friendship and loyalty.

В книгу вошел сокращенный и упрощенный текст приключенческого романа Р.Л. Стивенсона «Похищенный», повествующего о необыкновенных приключениях юного сироты Дэвида Бэлфура. Текст романа сопровождается комментарием, упражнениями на проверку понимания прочитанного, а также небольшим словарем, облегчающим чтение. Предназначается для продолжающих изучать английский язык (уровень 2 – Intermediate).

A level 3 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. ‘I ran to the side of the ship. “Help, help! Murder!” I screamed, and my uncle slowly turned to look at me. I did not see any more. Already strong hands were pulling me away. Then something hit my head; I saw a great flash of fire, and fell to the ground…’ And so begin David Balfour’s adventures. He is kidnapped, taken to sea, and meets many dangers. He also meets a friend, Alan Breck. But Alan is in danger himself, on the run from the English army across the wild Highlands of Scotland…