THE LEG OF LAMB

..by Roald Dahl

Adapted version

Original version

(available in the school library)


Open the book and read the story called("The leg of lamb" in the adapted version and "A lamb to slaughter" in the original version)... And as we are celebrating CHRISTMAS the protagonist of the thriller is...

....very much christmasy....isn´t it? but WHY? HOW? WHERE? WHO?...

Have a look at the following video and you´ll see the role-played version of the story, then answer the questions before:

...isn´t this the PERFECT CRIME?. What´s the alibi?

This short story is specially recommended for upper intermediate students´( 2nd form post compulsory Secondary Education). It´s advisable to start with the adapted version.