通过10本英文原著练好英语，很简单！（二）

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Mieko and the Fifth Treasure

《枝子和第五件宝物》

Eleanor Coerr 埃莉诺·科尔

This book is not really so famous, but it is on the recommended book list. What’s great about “Mieko and the Fifth Treasure” is that it’s short. At only 77 pages long, this will be an easy read.

这本书不是那么有名，但它同样在推荐书单上。《枝子和第五件宝物》的优点是文章篇幅非常短。一本只有77页的书，读起来会非常容易。

Again this book is aimed at young native English speakers, so if you’re learning English, the level won’t be so difficult. This book will keep you interested as you’ll learn many interesting things about Japan and its culture.

这本书的目标读者同样是以英语为母语的年轻人，所以如果你正在学习英语，那么这种水平的读物对你来说不会很难。书中会讲到许多有趣的日本文化，它会一直吸引着你一直读下去。

plot summary

This is an emotional story about Mieko. Mieko is a talented artist and calligrapher (handwriting artist). Her hand is badly hurt during the bombings of the war. The scared little girl is sent to live with her grandparents in the countryside where it is safer.

这是一个关于枝子的动人故事。枝子是一个有才华的画家和书法家。在战争的轰炸中，她的手部严重受伤。这个受到惊吓的小女孩被送去更安全的乡下，跟爷爷奶奶生活在一起。

Mieko is worried and afraid that she’s lost her 5th treasure – the “beauty in her heart.” This treasure is the key to her happiness and her beautiful art.

枝子很担心，她怕丢了第五件宝物——“她心中的美”。这个宝物是她幸福和创作美丽绘画的关键。

Mieko starts a new school. Her new classmates are mean. They constantly laugh at her and tease her which just makes her angrier. Her grandparents eventually manage to lift her darkness through their patience and wisdom.

枝子开始在新学校上学。她的新同学并不友好。他们经常嘲笑她，欺负她，这使她更加生气。最终，爷爷奶奶用耐心和智慧驱除了她心中的阴暗。

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The Outsiders

《边缘小子》

S.E. Hinton 辛顿

This short novel is perfect for EFL learners. It has modern themes and typical teenage issues that people around the world have experienced.

这部短篇小说非常适合英语学习者。它主题比较现代，并且有大家都经历过的典型青少年问题。

There are very few cultural notes in this, which means you don’t need much background information. The sentences are short and easy to understand. The vocabulary is also very easy. You should be able to read this book without difficulty.

小说中的文化注释很少，这意味着你不需要太多的背景知识。句子简短，易于理解，词汇也很简单，你应该能够毫不费力地阅读这本书。

plot summary

Ponyboy Curtis is one of the main characters. He is a part of a gang of teenagers called the Greasers. They meet up with the rival gang and the fight begins. One of the enemies is killed.

波尼博伊是小说的主要人物之一。他是当时被称为“油脂仔”的青少年帮派的一份子。他们遇见了另外一个团伙，双方开始打架。敌人中有个人被打死了。

Ponyboy is really scared. They hide in a church and try to hide their appearance by dyeing (coloring) their hair. A number of different fights break out between the two gangs. Eventually Ponyboy wakes up in the hospital.

波尼博伊真的害怕。他们躲在教堂里，试图通过染发来掩饰他们的外表。两个帮派之间爆发了一系列战斗。最终波尼博伊在医院醒来。

A trial is set in the courtroom and the judge has to decide Ponyboy’s fate (future). Is he guilty or not guilty?

审判在法庭上进行，法官将决定波尼博伊的命运。他到底是有罪还是无罪？

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