This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read . Anthony Horowitz is a writer who lives in London. In The Word is Murder, he mixes fact and fiction. A fictional investigator, Daniel Hawthorne, works for the Metropolitan Police. Horowitz has agreed to write a book about Hawthorne and joins him in his investigation into the strange murder of Diana Cowper. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online : Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.