Literary Criticism & Collections

Invaluable support for all teachers of Shakespeare in schools, colleges and institutions of higher education. Teaching Shakespeare is a major contribution to the knowledge and expertise of all teachers of Shakespeare in schools, colleges and...

This revised version of Willy Russell's much loved play won rave reviews when it opened in Liverpool in 2009. Slightly updated and featuring more songs, it retains all the humour and appeal of the original. This educational edition in Methuen Drama's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945654411Author Jennifer JenkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Owl Hollow Press, LLCPublisher Owl Hollow Press, LLCWeight(grams)...

A New Windmill Book of Very Short Stories contains a collection of very short stories from a range of genres chosen to interest and appeal to students at Key Stage 3. Some of the stories are written by well-known authors, such as Paul Jennings, Jan Mark,...

Developing Poetry Skills is a resource that provides students with the key skills they need to read and respond to poetry effectively. It is designed to introduce students to the enjoyment of reading poetry and to build confidence and understanding...

A collection of anthologies, resource and reference books, including titles from Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Alex Madina, Jo Phillips and Adrian Barlow.A collection of literature anthologies and reference books for Key Stage 3 onwards.About the Authorfm...

Year 8 is left without a teacher. To relieve the boredom they launch an expedition - two students who never break the rules are sent to steal something from the headteacher's office. The unlikely criminals return as heroes and set about re-enacting the...

Hope Springs is a correctional facility for teenagers. Sent to the remote island by their parents, students are subjected to draconian discipline in the attempt to 'cure' them of their delinquent ways. When communication with the island breaks down, two...

Illustrated revision and practice. Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of revision guide. This guide has been expertly compiled and edited by subject specialists, highly experienced examiners and a good dollop of scientific research into...

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017Direct your students to achieve stand-out success in their Shakespeare question with the only AQA-specific GCSE play texts; produced in partnership with Globe...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level and Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: 2015 First exams: 2017 This workbook is an ideal way for students to independently study and revise...

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and...

The Joys of Motherhood tells the moving story of Nnu Ego, a West African woman devoted to her children, giving them all her life - with the result that she finds herself friendless and alone in middle age. The Joys of Motherhood is a powerful commentary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911259008Author Marilyn ShepherdFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780948877261Author Iain Crichton SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint Association for Scottish Literary StudiesPublisher Association for Scottish...

From the mysterious power of the decimal point to the oddity of odd numbers, fun and wonder are the essence of these remarkable poems. The winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry takes us through the delight and silliness maths has to offer.Subjects...

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Approved for the AQA 2015 GCSE English Literature specification, this print Student Book is designed to help students develop whole text understanding...

Dive into the terrifying world of PIGGY in the fourth original illustrated novel based on the fan-favourite video game! Secrets hidden in darkness, new enemies lurking in the shadows, and old mysteries finally...

English teaching and learning Student Book for Year 8 (age 11/12) Works with the Workbook and Teacher Guide from the Inspire English series Full coverage of the KS3 (11-14) National Curriculum in English and the iLowerSecondary Curriculum ...

"This book is much like the author - warm, honest, open, encouraging. I loved it and want to buy a copy for every creative teenager I know." - Louise O'NeillA guide for using creative writing to speak your own truth.You are enough. You are interesting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911187066Author Stephen FenderFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Connell GuidesPublisher CONNELL PUBLISHING LTD

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJECLevel: KS3Subject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2018Get straight to the heart of Shakespeare's Macbeth; students' confidence and understanding develop faster as they explore the plot, themes...

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characters, themes, language...

A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman's classic story. War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in...

An amazing guide to some of the most beloved, original, inspiring, hysterical, heart-warming, compelling, rude and downright scary books that have enchanted children the world over. In 100 Children's Books That...

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578847306Author The Story Seeds Podcast(tm)Format PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Literary SafariPublisher Literary SafariWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm)...

Exam Board: Edexcel, AQA, OCR & WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Language & Literature Suitable for the 2024...

Joe Penhall's screenplay for the film of Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel provides a gripping and unforgettable text for use in English at Key Stage 4. The novel won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the the film starring Viggo Mortensen...

Full comprehension of the plays is gained from the line-by-line modern English translation given on facing pages. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. The significance of...

Full comprehension of the plays is gained from the line-by-line modern English translation given on facing pages. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. The significance of...

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen...

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Developed for the 2015 AQA GCSE English Literature specification, this print Student Book provides a fresh approach to building students' skills and...

Like every other play in the Cambridge School Shakespeare series, The Winter's Tale has been specially prepared to help all students in schools and colleges. This version aims to be different from other editions of the play. It invites you to bring the...

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen...

A collection of anthologies, resource and reference books, including titles from Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Alex Madina, Jo Phillips and Adrian Barlow.A collection of literature anthologies and reference books for Key Stage 3 onwards.Book InformationISBN...

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions provide in-depth explanatory material alongside the play texts frequently studied at Key Stage 4. Whether for use in the classroom or...

Mystery, mayhem - try to survive the terrifying world of PIGGY in this original novel based on the fan-favourite video game! There is a mystery to be solved, keys to be found, and an evil pig to escape! When an...

Fully updated to meet the needs of the 2010 GCSE English specifications. Exclusive awarding-body specific support to help students realise their full potential. The most accessible texts with supportive notes, activities and advice to engage students. ...

One of the New Windmills series for schools, this is the story of Offred, one of the few women in the Republic of Gilead left with functioning ovaries, whose only function it is to breed. If she deviates, she will be hanged as a dissenter. But Offred is...