Books with author Suparna Chakraborti

Anna Sewell wrote “Black Beauty” more than 140 years ago. It was the first novel to be written from the animal’s point of view. By letting Black Beauty tell his own story, the novel highlights the cruel treatment of animals, and suggests practical ways for people to manage horses more thoughtfully. For most of her life (following an accident at age 14) the author experienced difficulty standing and walking independently. Riding in horse-drawn carriages allowed her to experience movement and mobility. Anna Sewell appreciated the contribution of animals to human life. While “Black Beauty” is popular as a children’s book, adult readers will recognize the author’s commitment to encouraging the kind treatment of both animals and people. The author died five months after “Black Beauty” was first published in 1877. She would have been pleased to know that her book affected the real treatment of horses (“check-reins” became unpopular after her story was published) as well as becoming a world-wide best-seller. This line-by-line adaptation preserves the spirit of the original story in language that is transparent for modern readers. The paperback version is printed in clean 12 point font.

Did Victor Frankenstein really create a monster? What do you call a living being who was put together from animal and human pieces - and infused with the spark of life? Do you call him human or non-human? What makes Victor Frankenstein more human than his creation?Frankenstein was first published in 1818 when Mary Shelley was twenty years old. Two hundred years later, the themes of humanity and scientific creation remain relevant for our modern society. Likewise, modern readers will recognize the human experiences, such as depression and physical deformity, which shape the characters and motivate their actions. Victor Frankenstein suffers from depression, and the ‘creature’ suffers rejection based on his physical appearance. Their personal experience is woven into the existential question – what makes us human? This line-by-line adaptation preserves the spirit of the original story in language that is transparent for modern readers.

Did Victor Frankenstein really create a monster? What do you call a living being who was put together from animal and human pieces - and infused with the spark of life? Do you call him human or non-human? What makes Victor Frankenstein more human than his creation?Frankenstein was first published in 1818 when Mary Shelley was twenty years old. Two hundred years later, the themes of humanity and scientific creation remain relevant for our modern society. Likewise, modern readers will recognize the human experiences, such as depression and physical deformity, which shape the characters and motivate their actions. Victor Frankenstein suffers from depression, and the ‘creature’ suffers rejection based on his physical appearance. Their personal experience is woven into the existential question – what makes us human? This line-by-line adaptation preserves the spirit of the original story in language that is transparent for modern readers.

Anna Sewell wrote “Black Beauty” more than 140 years ago. It was the first novel to be written from the animal’s point of view. By letting Black Beauty tell his own story, the novel highlights the cruel treatment of animals, and suggests practical ways for people to manage horses more thoughtfully. For most of her life (following an accident at age 14) the author experienced difficulty standing and walking independently. Riding in horse-drawn carriages allowed her to experience movement and mobility. Anna Sewell appreciated the contribution of animals to human life. While “Black Beauty” is popular as a children’s book, adult readers will recognize the author’s commitment to encouraging the kind treatment of both animals and people. The author died five months after “Black Beauty” was first published in 1877. She would have been pleased to know that her book affected the real treatment of horses (“check-reins” became unpopular after her story was published) as well as becoming a world-wide best-seller. This line-by-line adaptation preserves the spirit of the original story in language that is transparent for modern readers.

Did Victor Frankenstein really create a monster? What do you call a living being who was put together from animal and human pieces - and infused with the spark of life? Do you call him human or non-human? What makes Victor Frankenstein more human than his creation?Frankenstein was first published in 1818 when Mary Shelley was twenty years old. Two hundred years later, the themes of humanity and scientific creation remain relevant for our modern society. Likewise, modern readers will recognize the human experiences, such as depression and physical deformity, which shape the characters and motivate their actions. Victor Frankenstein suffers from depression, and the ‘creature’ suffers rejection based on his physical appearance. Their personal experience is woven into the existential question – what makes us human? This line-by-line adaptation preserves the spirit of the original story in language that is transparent for modern readers.

Language should not be a barrier to comprehension. Students with learning differences can understand and enjoy complex stories – given support for the ways they learn. Do you have a student who learns differently? This adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” considers the learning needs of students who benefit from reduced language demands. Sentence length – sentence structure – pronoun use – and vocabulary – are adjusted to reduce language demands while preserving the story. Help your student understand and enjoy Shakespeare’s classic play.Suparna Chakraborti, M.A. CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with more than 17 years of experience supporting students with communication differences.