2013年度　Language Learners Literature Award（語学学習者文学賞）

Winners of the 2013 LLL Awards

このページでは、2013年度のLanguage Learners Literature Award（語学学習者文学賞）の受賞作作品をカテゴリーごとに掲載しています。本の選択の参考にどうぞ。2013年のカテゴリーは5部門あり、カテゴリーごとにファイナリスト作品が3作品選ばれ、そこから受賞作が1作選ばれています。

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Winners of the 2013

Young Learners

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
y Washington Irving. Retold by Casey Malarcher. Illustrated by Fabio Leone.
Publisher: Compass
Penguin ReadersのLevel 1（語彙数：300語） 41 ページ

審査員評:Innovation and classic story-telling are mixed seamlessly in this story. The book includes a playlet for a class performance and wonderful illustrations.

Adolescent & Adult: Beginner

The Girl with Green Eyes
Author: John Escott. Illustrated by Dylan Gibson. Publisher: Oxford University Press.
Oxford Bookworms Libraryシリーズ Starterレベル（250語レベル）
語数　1,550　YL 1.0 48ページ

審査員評:Who is the girl with the green eyes? Why is she so interested in Mark? And is the man in the hotel really her stepfather? Find out when you read this story. Boy meets girl — with a difference!

Adolescent & Adult: Elementary

Les Misérables

By Victor Hugo. Retold by Jennifer Bassett. Illustrated by Giorgio Bacchin. Publisher: Oxford University Press.
Oxford Bookworms Library Stage 1（400語レベル）
語数　7,302　　　　　　　　　　YL 2.1 64ページ

審査員評: This well-written retelling is an excellent way for beginner/elementary level learners to get to know this great story. We found ourselves involved in the story, caring about the characters. In particular, the “set-the-stage” sections help the reader quickly catch up on important events without creating an overly-complex narrative. The recent popularity of the film musical should increase students’ interest, and lead many to a rewarding reading experience.

Adolescent & Adult: Intermediate

The Green Room
By Robert Campbell. Illustrated by Valentina Russello. Publisher: Helbling Languages.

審査員評: This is story about adolescents’ conflicts and growing up process. What makes it special is the clever way in which the author interweaves the main plot with the plot of the play-within-the story. This is a well-constructed narrative with a cleverly written plot that develops exploring parallels with Shakespeare’s work.

Adolescent & Adult: Upper Intermediate & Advanced

Manhunt
By Richard MacAndrew. Map artwork by Malcolm Barnes. Publisher: Cambridge University Press
80ページ

審査員評This original murder mystery, set in a rural community, is a compelling read for crime story enthusiasts. Moving back and forth between the voices of the criminal and the police, MacAndrew draws the reader into the narrative. With clear, yet vivid language, the reader is able to participate in the problem-solving of the detectives as they unravel the mystery.