Egghead tells the story of a boy who struggles to fit in. He is a victim of bullying at school, but he has a secret. He has a very special friend who is always with him. The story explores issues of identity, loneliness and resilience.
First published in 2017, Egghead is one of the most widely read contemporary graded readers in its field. Egghead continues to be read years after its publication.
Egghead
CEFR level : A2
Reading age: 11+
Genre : Contemporary story . Graded Reader
Themes : Bullying . Friendship . Loneliness . Invisibility . Belonging
Includes : Comprehension Activities . Grammar . Discussion
Suitable for : classrooms . extensive reading programmes . independent learners
FIrst published : 2017
Availability : Published by ELI Publishing
Author : Michael Lacey Freeman
Awards: Winner Extensive Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award (2017)
