Easy Readers (DaF)

The millionaire Tobler, under a false name, has won the second prize in a contest: a stay in the Alps. He brings along his servant but would like to remain unnoticed to study the people of the region. At the hotel, he meets the winner of the first prize, and the three quickly forge a friendship. But when his daughter suddenly appears, the tranquility comes to an end.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1+ level.

A dead body on the train. Someone who takes pleasure in striking heads. A dog intervenes, preventing the murder of a liquor salesman. The liquor is the best in the area, but it's not for Tamara. An intriguing tale.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the A2-B1 levels.

It's Emil's first time traveling to Berlin alone, where his grandmother and cousin await him, but Emil is not on board the train. While the family wonders what to do, Emil finds himself caught up in a pursuit through an unfamiliar city, following the trail of the thief who had stolen all his money. Luckily, Emil receives help from Gustav and his gang.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the A2 level.

Erich Kästner's novel is a love story between a young Berliner, passionate about art, and an Austrian countess posing as a servant. At the Salzburg Festival, they are tasked with overseeing a wealthy American couple. However, the couple discovers their secret, but chooses not to say anything. This leads to misunderstandings and comedic situations.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B2 level.

In the Timm family, the oldest son, Karl-Heinz, is something quite special. Stories about him are told repeatedly. There are many photos of him, and his diary is kept for years. His early death casts a shadow over the entire family. Who was the brother? What did he experience during the war? Why did he voluntarily join the SS? This book tells the story of a family's journey in post-war Germany. And one thing is clear throughout: Someone is missing—the brother.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.

Many people are convinced: Currywurst is a Berlin dish from the late 1950s. But Uwe Timm tells us a very different story! It begins in Hamburg, in 1945, shortly before the end of the war. Lena Brücker meets the young boatswain Hermann Bremer and doesn't want to be separated from him. Later, we learn how the discovery of Currywurst is connected to Lena Brücker, a pilot's badge, a lady drinking whisky, three broken ketchup bottles, and many other things.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1+ level.

Caught completely off guard, Janna-Berta and everyone else are taken by surprise by a red alert, triggered by a serious incident at a nearby nuclear power plant. Following this accident, a radioactive cloud moves toward the neighboring city. Panic ensues. With great sensitivity, "Die Wolke" portrays the challenges of life after a nuclear accident and raises awareness about the risks of using this form of energy.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.

Krabat is a poor boy who must beg to survive. One day, curiosity leads him to the mill of Koselbruch, which is surrounded by chilling stories. There he meets the master miller, whose figure is shrouded in mystery, and who takes Krabat under his care as the twelfth apprentice. Over the next three years, Krabat not only learns the trade of milling but also becomes initiated into black magic. Gradually, he discovers that although magic helps him gain power and wealth, it takes away his freedom. Krabat witnesses how two of his fellow millers fail to free themselves from evil. He realizes that the master miller is the devil and that Krabat is in danger. Only the unconditional love of a girl can save him.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1+ level.

Florian, Nadine's first great love, is suffering from AIDS. Nadine is very scared. Has she been infected? A test brings clarity: she is HIV positive. A world collapses for Nadine. How can she continue to live? Who can she talk to? Plagued by anxiety dreams, she remains silent and lies. She can't tell anyone the truth yet. And especially not Marc, with whom she has just fallen in love. Only when she openly talks about being HIV-positive can she accept help from those around her. Little by little she learns that her life goes on and that she can be happy again - even with HIV.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.

A vessel is securely anchored in the Baltic Sea, ready to assist other ships in distress. This marks the ship's final shift. However, when it rescues a boat, the crew discovers that its occupants are armed criminals on the run. They impose harsh conditions on the captain, who refuses to yield. While the captain tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution, the crew of the lighthouse ship mutinies, defying their superior's orders and confronting the felons. They succeed in disarming the criminals, but the captain is critically injured.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.

The plane from Athens lands in Cologne instead of Frankfurt as planned. On board are Farideh (12) and her brother Freydoun (14) from Iran. Their parents sent them away from the horrors of war. They arrive in Germany by a detour. The uncle who was supposed to meet them at the airport never shows up, but there is a clue...

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the A2-B1 levels.

At 15, Michael has to leave his ideal world. He ends up in a big city district where he doesn't know the rules of the game, where violence and crime reign. Theft, skipping school and drinking beer are part of everyday life for his new friends. And for Michael that means adapt or perish. When some classmates terrorize him and almost kill him once, he tries to save himself from this gang. But he has to pay a high price for it!

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.