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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.6/5)
Genre: #LegalThriller #Suspense #GradedReader #EnglishLanguageLearning

Book Review:
This is a simplified version of John Grisham's popular legal thriller ''The Pelican Brief,'' published as Level 5 (Upper Intermediate - 2300 words) in the Penguin Readers series. In Washington, two Supreme Court justices are murdered, and only young, beautiful law student Darby Shaw knows why. She has written a speculative legal brief (the ''Pelican Brief'') suggesting a connection between the murders and a powerful oil tycoon. But when her professor and lover is killed in a car bomb meant for her, Darby realizes she has uncovered a deadly secret. Now she is running for her life, trusting no one, as she tries to stay alive long enough to prove she is right. This thrilling story of corruption, murder, and justice is an excellent choice for upper-intermediate English learners seeking an exciting read.