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The Enchanted April
aurthor : Elizabeth Von Arnim
re-write author: Margaret Tarner
illustrator: Tracy Joanne Ramsdale
publishing company: Penguin Books Ltd
year of publishing: 1992
word level: Intermediate Level
number pages: 74pages

One day when Lottie Wilkins and Rose Arbuthnot read The Times, they looked at the advertisement, which said "To let a small Italian castle near the sea for the month of April". They wanted to have their own holiday to get away from their husbands. But they didn't have enough money, so they looked for two other women to go with them. One was Lady Carolin, who liked to be alone. The other was Mrs.Fisher, who always persisted in her old ways. After they arrived in Italy, they didn't get along well with each other in the first week. Because their personalities are different, they couldn't understand each other. But after a few weeks, they became much closer and always chatted with each other. At last, they all enjoyed the happy holiday.

Four women lived together for a month. Although they had some dispute at first, they enjoyed their holiday at last. In this period, they tried to communicate with each other. By communication they began understanding and caring for one another. I think it is important to communicate and understand others. If we are just self-conscious, it is difficult to get along with others. And it is impossible to live alone all one's life. We need friends to share , help and take care of us.

I like this book. After I read it, I can learn the skills to make friends. Besides, I can appreciate the beautiful scenery in Italy. And I think this book is good, so maybe I will introduce to my friends.


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