A Tale of Two Cities
- Grade
- Middle 3
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- First published
- 1859
CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1859, adapted into three reading levels.
Set in London and Paris during the French Revolution, this novel follows Charles Darnay, Lucie Manette, and Sydney Carton. Old secrets and new dangers pull them into the violence of the time. It is a story of sacrifice, love, and hope.
Choose a level
R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.
R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.
R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.
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