Barry Locke, half-back, Ralph Henry Barbour

Barry Locke, half-back

Ralph Henry Barbour

Level
B1
Words
66,099
Chapters
26
First published
1904
Reading time
about 7 hours
Translation
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Barry Locke is a young man who loves football and dreams of playing for his school team. This sports novel follows his efforts to balance academics, friendship, and athletic ambition. The dialogue is lively and the vocabulary is accessible, making it an enjoyable choice for learners interested in sports and school life.

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  • Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
  • 6,236 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
  • Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.

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