ESL English Series

Adventure Island

A journey through English — from first words to fluency

Join Kevin and Sami on epic adventures — from deep-sea coral reefs to enchanted skies — as young learners build real English skills every step of the way.

Kevin
Sami
Charlie the cat

8 books  ·  Pre-A1 to A2+  ·  Homework videos included  ·  Songs & comics  ·  Created by Graeme Cattermole

The Complete Series

Each book takes Kevin and Sami — and your students — somewhere brand new.

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Pre-A1
First Steps
Your first steps in English!

Kevin and Sami prepare for their very first journey — packing bags at home before the adventure begins.

  • 20 easy-to-follow units
  • 40 homework videos
  • Basic commands & phrases
  • Over 120 words · 19 songs included
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A1
Adventure Island 1
Phonics, Reading & Beginner English

Dive into the deep sea — coral reefs, mysterious creatures, and the sounds of English phonics under the waves.

  • 34 easy-to-follow units
  • 45 homework videos
  • Full A–Z phonics explanations
  • Over 100 words · review comic
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Upper A1
Adventure Island 2
Beginner Phrases, Reading, Writing & More

Trek into the emerald jungle — lush rainforests, exotic wildlife, and the first building blocks of English sentences.

  • 18 easy-to-follow units
  • 34 homework videos
  • Comics to reinforce grammar
  • Over 200 words · 12+ grammar points
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A1
Adventure Island 3
Modal Verbs, Present Simple & More

Step onto sun-drenched shores — golden sands, hidden island treasures, and expanding English grammar knowledge.

  • 18 easy-to-follow lessons
  • 34 homework videos
  • Comics to reinforce grammar
  • Over 200 words · 12+ grammar points
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A1+
Adventure Island 4
Past, Present, Future Tense & More

Trade sandals for snow boots as Kevin and Sami climb frost-covered peaks — mastering all three tenses of English.

  • 18 easy-to-follow lessons
  • 34 homework videos
  • Comics to reinforce grammar
  • Over 200 words · 20+ grammar points
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Lower A2
Adventure Island 5
A Grammar & Writing Focused Experience

Soar through the Enchanted Skies — gravity-defying landscapes where language and imagination reach their peak.

  • 18 easy-to-follow units
  • 2 review and test units
  • 14+ grammar points
  • Report writing practice
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A2+
Adventure Island JHS
Essential Speaking, Listening & Communication

The final frontier — Adventure Academy Junior High, where knowledge transforms into confident real-world communication.

  • 32 speaking units · 6 grammar units
  • Topic-based discussion points
  • Report writing & listening practice
  • JHS vocabulary · printed in Japan
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Adult Learners
Speaking Adventure
Communication Skills for Adults

Designed for adult learners — from everyday conversation and workplace English to debate, discussion, and confident real-world communication.

  • 40 communication-focused units
  • Speaking tests & discussion points
  • Report writing & email skills
  • Grammar reference included
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About the Series

Charlie the cat walking
Meet Charlie the cat — Kevin and Sami's trusty companion throughout the Adventure Island series!

Adventure Island is a complete ESL English series designed for young learners in Japan. Created by Graeme Cattermole, each book follows Kevin and Sami through a new world — from ocean to jungle, beach to snowy mountains, and beyond into enchanted skies.

Every book blends engaging storytelling with structured language learning — giving students the vocabulary, grammar, and confidence to communicate in real English.

For enquiries, contact: graemesworldenglish@gmail.com

8
Books
220+
Homework Videos
Pre-A1
Starts at
A2+
Finishes at
Done