Sleeping Beauty
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Summary
Editor's review
The reading value of this book is reflected in several dimensions. First, the familiar plot of a classic fairy tale lowers the psychological threshold for reading, enabling readers to focus more attention on the language itself. Second, East China University of Science and Technology Press has a solid reputation in the field of English educational readers, and the readers it compiles generally emphasize the recurrence of language points and exercise design; this book very likely continues that tradition and implies systematic language-learning objectives. Finally, exposure to authentic English expressions through classic texts helps cultivate language intuition and is more vivid and effective than merely studying grammar rules.
For editors, the positioning of this book is very clear: it is a bridge book intended to help readers transition from textbook English to reading original editions. Its value lies not in telling a novel story but in how comprehensible language input can make the learning process enjoyable and productive. Illustrations, layout design, and possibly accompanying audio or exercises are all important components that enhance its overall learning value.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers at intermediate English level (e.g., middle school or lower university) looking for suitable original English texts to start with
- Readers who enjoy classic fairy tales and hope to improve their English reading through familiar content
- English learners needing supplementary extracurricular reading materials, especially those seeking texts with simple plots and standard language
- Teachers or parents interested in bilingual reading, comparative literature, or English teaching methods
Not a good fit for
- Advanced readers seeking deep literary analysis, complex narratives, or original literary experiences
- Readers whose English is already strong and who expect the challenge of difficult original novels
Reading tips
- On the first pass, try extensive reading: focus on understanding the gist and enjoying the plot rather than worrying about every new word
- On the second pass, do intensive reading: pay attention to natural expressions, sentence patterns, and useful vocabulary, and take notes
- If an audio version is available, combine listening with reading, imitating pronunciation and intonation to improve overall language skills
About the publisher
East China University of Science and Technology Press is a comprehensive university press known for publishing university textbooks, academic monographs and supplementary teaching materials, and it has also developed a distinctive list in classics and foreign literature. Its 825 titles in the library cover common categories such as classics, foreign literature, inspirational growth and social novels. Representative books include the Japanese editions of Selected Works of Lu Xun (The True Story of Ah Q, Hometown, Medicine, Kong Yiji and A Madman's Diary), the English original edition of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, the English edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, and English and American literary readers such as Anne of Green Gables. Its authors range from Lu Xun and Inoue Kōbai in Chinese and Japanese literature to foreign writers such as Christie, Montgomery and Fitzgerald, as well as Zhu Wei and Xu Naifu. Overall, the press balances textbooks and academic works with general reading, giving equal weight to Chinese and foreign literary classics.
Contents
- 版权信息
- Chapter1 Briar Rose
- Chapter2 The Stranger
- Chapter3 Beyond the Borders
- Chapter4 Madam Talia
- Chapter5 The Switch
- Chapter6 The Legend of Maleficent
- Chapter7 A Warning
- Chapter8 Another Rescue
- Chapter9 Flora and Fauna Return
- Chapter10 The Show Goes On
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About the author
Qingcheng English is not an individual but an English-reading publishing brand created by East China University of Science and Technology Press, also known as the Qingcheng English Graded Library. Guided by the idea of "IP + education," the brand licenses film and television IPs such as Disney and Warner Bros. and publishes English-language originals and Chinese-English bilingual graded readers, movie novelizations, and primary-school English supplementary materials, mainly for Chinese primary and secondary school students. The library holds 37 of its titles, including the ten-volume Pixar Classic Films Bilingual Novels series and bilingual reading editions and English originals of Disney and Warner Bros. films such as Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Little Mermaid, Elemental, and Frozen 2. Its common categories are inspirational growth and foreign literature. Public information is limited, and details such as its founding date and editorial team are unknown.
