A white elephant travelling from Asia to Britain as a present for\nthe Queen goes missing in New York. Chief Inspector Blunt of the\nNew York Police Department puts all of his men on the case and\npromises to find the thieves. Are the city’s best policemen and a\nreward of $100,000 enough to get the elephant back? A series of\nwell-known classic stories by world-famous authors that have been\nchosen, and adapted, to appeal to young teenagers. Careful\nselection of stories with suitable content and language level has\nallowed the flavour of the originals to remain. Reflection boxes\nthroughout the stories help understanding, and draw links with the\nstudents\' own lives. While detailed Before and After Reading\nactivities help and check understanding. A clear introduction gives\ninformation about the author and the story.