A practical guide to better reading and clear expression for young readers and their mentors.
This edition of The English Reader by Lindley Murray offers carefully selected prose and poetry designed to improve language, tone, and virtue through engaging passages.
Structured to develop reading skills with practical guidance and examples, it helps students focus on pronunciation, sentiment, and moral grounding while exposing them to strong, exemplary writing from celebrated authors.
- Accessible passages that model clear, expressive reading and thoughtful language use
- Guidance on pronunciation, emphasis, and reading with propriety and effect
- Selections intended to cultivate virtue, piety, and good judgment in readers
- Supports teachers and parents with a structured approach to practice and improvement
Ideal for students of upper elementary to early secondary levels and for families or classrooms aiming to boost reading skills and character alike.