Robbers at the Museum

Rosie, Ben, and Clunk the robot go to the art museum with Grandpa. What do they do when two robbers want to steal the art? Oxford Read and Imagine is a fiction graded readers series that invites young readers into an exciting world of great stories. Follow Rosie, Ben, Grandpa and his robot Clunk on their adventures in Grandpa’s fantastic van.
Oxford Read and Imagine

Robbers at the Museum

Join Rosie, Ben and Clunk the robot in this exciting art museum adventure!

Oxford Read and Imagine,Level 1,Pre A1,Paul Shipton,Oxford Publishing,english books
CEFR A1 Paul Shipton Oxford Read and Imagine
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Robbers at the Museum

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Story Summary

Artistic Beginnings: Rosie feels discouraged about her cat painting, but Grandpa encourages her by saying, "Art is fun!" and takes the family to the art museum.

Museum Adventure: At the museum, they meet guard Bill while exploring beautiful exhibits - a blue vase, statues, and colorful paintings. Clunk the robot doesn't understand art but finds fascination in a museum sign!

Danger Strikes: Ben spots two suspicious men at the window - robbers! The quick-thinking children hide among the statues, with Ben cleverly instructing everyone to "Stand still and don't move!"

Clunk Saves the Day: When the robbers mistake Clunk for an "ugly statue," the offended robot shouts, "I AM NOT UGLY!" creating chaos. Clunk heroically catches a falling vase during the commotion.

Happy Ending: With the police arriving and the robbers caught, Rosie rediscovers her joy for painting, learning that art is about enjoyment, not perfection.

Portrait of Paul Shipton

Paul Shipton

Award-winning children's author and educator

Early Life and Education

Paul Shipton, born in 1963 in Manchester, embarked on a literary journey that would later enchant young readers worldwide. His academic pursuits led him to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and later to Manchester University. Shipton, driven by a passion for knowledge, earned two master's degrees in Classics and Philosophy, laying the groundwork for a richly textured understanding of literature.

 

Story Quiz

1. Who is Rosie?

2. What is Clunk?

3. What does Ben see at the window?

4. What does Clunk catch?

5. What does Rosie want to do at the end?

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