oscar - john escott (esl) - richmond secondary readers

Richmond Secondary Reader Level 1 -- an extremely easy-to-read story that still manages to convey a sort of 'Twilight Zone', macabre feeling, and to show a range of character traits.Probably less useful for work with children -- better for beginner-level adults. Publisher Info:Background Information: This story happens in a small English town in the early 1930’s. Mr Felberg makes clothes for men. He is a tailor. Joseph andSidney work for him. Mr Felberg is teaching them to make men’s clothes. Joseph and Sidney are Mr Felbergs’s apprentices. After five years, they canbecome tailors like Mr Felberg. But there are a number of conflicts that prevent them from calmly learning their trade!...........................................................................John Escott writes books for students and youngpeople. He lives in Bournemouth, by the sea. He ismarried and has two children and two younggrandchildren.