Paul Sheldon, a writer of historical romances, is in a car accident; rescued by nurse Annie Wilkes, he slowly realizes that salvation can be worse than death. Sheldon has killed off Misery Chastain, the popular protagonist of his Misery series and Annie, who has a murderous past, wants her back.
Written by Stephen King; Dramatised by Dirk Maggs. First broadcast on the BBC World Service, September 2004. Starring Nicholas Farrel and Miriam Margoyles.
In this little book, I have tried to say what I think of man’s place in the universe, and of his possibilities in the way of achieving the good life... Except in astronomy, mankind have not achieved the art of predicting the future; in human affairs, we can see that there are forces making for happiness, and forces making for misery. We do not know which will prevail, but to act wisely we must be aware of both.
Horrible Histories Magazine ¹12: The Terrible Tudors – Misery Mary
Horrible Histories is a series of illustrated history books. They are designed to get children interested in history by concentrating on the unusual, gory, or unpleasant.Horrible Histories has sold over ten million copies in the UK alone, and sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It has been translated into 31 languages which has gone on sale in 37 countries worldwide.
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The Cobra by Frederick Forsyth
The stunning new thriller from the grandmaster of international intrigue. The Cocaine industry is worth billions of dollars a year to the drug cartels who spread their evil seed across Western society. Its usage causes incalculable misery, poverty and death. Slowly, gradually, inexorably it is spreading...it is a blight which must be stopped.
Stephen King - Misery
Penguin Readers Level 6 (3000 words)
Paul Sheldon is Annie Wilkes' favourite writer. She loves all his books about Misery Chastain. When she finds Paul injured after a car crash and takes him home she learns that he has decided to end the series by killing off Misery. Soon Paul's biggest fan turns into his biggest enemy and his nightmare begins… By the master of horror, Stephen King, this will keep you on the edge of your seat!
