A graded reader for learners of English (EFL). Level 3 - A2/B1 Intermediate (1) Word count: 7,623 Billy and Joey are art thieves. They steal paintings from museums and castles. Mr. Sweeney, a rich art collector, asks Billy and Joey to steal the famous painting "The Girl in the Blue Dress." If they steal it for him, he will give them a million pounds. Billy is excited. He wants to steal the painting because he wants the money. Joey is not so sure. People say there is a curse on the painting. The painting has been stolen four times before. And every time, the thief has died