The House of the Seven Gables shelters a century-old curse and a terrible secret.

They begin to ruin the lives of the Pyncheon family, until the love of two young people changes the course of destiny… This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text.

As well as the story, this reader contains:

-A biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

-A wide range of activities practicing the four skills.

-Dossiers: The British Colonies in America, Witchcraft and A Short History of Photography.

-Internet projects.

-FCE-style activities.

-Trinity-style activities (Grade 7).

-A full recording of the text in American English.

-An exit test and key on our website.