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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 and contexts, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, the Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering context, language, characters and themes, with clear advice for assessment, examples of questions and annotated sample answers. This guide covers Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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 and contexts, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

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 and contexts, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure, performance and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work wtih the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure, performance and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work wtih the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure, performance and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers The Handmaid''s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure, performance and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

Raymond Alligator is a super smart, super shy 5-year-old who feels left out when big sister Sheila has a friend over. He and his teddy bear are tighter than tight, but lately Raymond's wondering if he needs someone else to be his friend. Making a new friend sounds like a great idea but, well, it can also be kinda scary.Are You My Friend? is a spot-on, funny picture book sure to draw in every kid (and adult) who has ever longed to peek over the neighbor's fence and bust out of their comfort zone. Are You My Friend? is a story for the heart and the funny bone, sure to resonate with typical 4-8 year olds, kids with special needs as well as reluctant readers. Whimsically illustrated, the story features music and sound effects with read-to-me audio narration via a free downloadable MP3 file.Like all books in the Raymond and Sheila series, this book is for parents and kids to enjoy together. It includes a unique guide for parents to help their kids increase friendship skills and social and emotional learning. Are You My Friend? is also available in print (English and Spanish) and as a Read Aloud iBook (for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch) on the iTunes iBookstore.REVIEWS"e;Truly delightful from beginning to end."e; —Carisa Kluver, Digital Storytime"e;I would recommend this book as a great way to help children navigate the tricky subjects of friendship and sibling relationships, in a fun and engaging manner."e; —Mary Mahon, The iMum"e;Keep an eye out for more books coming in this series. Bravo to Annie Fox!"e; —Teachers with AppsPublished by Electric Eggplant.

"e;Not all teachers are parents, but all parents are teachers. When we teach kids to be good people who possess the social courage to do the right thing, we help to make the world a safer, saner, more accepting place for all of us."e;    —Annie Fox, M.Ed.We live in a time shaped by a viral culture of cruelty. Now and in the future, we desperately need more good people. But where will these young people come from? From the homes of parents with a game plan! In Teaching Kids to Be Good People, Annie Fox has written a very personal, step-by-step guide to teaching your children to make healthy choices (online and off). Because being good is not enough. We have to do good.This very pragmatic and funny guide includes essays, podcasts, prompts, tools, questions, answers, and self-assessment quizzes, all for the purpose of teaching kids to be good people. Hopefully, you'll become so engaged in this process that you will inspire your children to do the right thing when no one's watching, and when everyone is watching.Visit www.TeachingKidsToBeGoodPeople.com for excerpts, reviews and more about the book.REVIEWS"e;Stellar! Unlike many solution-based parenting books, Teaching Kids to Be Good People is insightful, intuitive on so many levels . . . a truly meaningful book for our times."e;—Dr. Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., author of The Family Coach Method"e;[G]reat advice on how exactly we can help our kids with their most important skill set—the social-emotional one."e;—Rick Ackerly, author of The Genius in Every Child"e;Annie Fox has a genuine passion for helping our young people and she has many years of experience doing it. Both are evident in this wonderful resource for parents and teachers."e;—Dr. Hal Urban, Ed.D., author of Life's Greatest Lessons"e;Every time I read something of Annie's, it makes me think… you can't help but love all that she does. Great book!"e;—Sarah Newton, author of Help! My Teenager Is an Alien!"e;I wholeheartedly recommend 'Teaching Kids to be Good People' to any significant adult in children's lives. This book offers guidance and practical advice to ensure that children are supported to become the best that they can be.  The best not only for themselves but the best also for their families, schools, communities and the world!"e;—Sue McNamara, Director of Education, Six Seconds South East Asia"e;Timing is everything, and the time has come for this book! Teaching Kids to Be Good People not only helps parents introduce and support their children's emotions, it also reminds adults that we too must honor and release our deeply held feelings as well. The time has come!"e;—Sharon Silver, CPE, author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding"e;Annie has been helping teens use their moral compass and parents and educators to support young people's development of one for 30 years, and her very readable latest book has that level of experience, plus wisdom, anecdotes, exercises, and compass-development tools, packed into it. I highly recommend this book. In it, Annie connects 21st-century parenting to the wisdom of the ages."e;—Anne Collier, journalist, youth advocate and co-director of ConnectSafely.org

Your essential companion for AQA GCSE English Literature: An Inspector Calls success! This all-in-one revision and practice guide combines clear explanations, exam-style questions, worked examples, and expert tips to help students achieve their best. Backed by research and trusted by teachers, Oxford Revise makes revision simple and effective.Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: English Literature: An Inspector CallsWhy this revision guide?• All-in-One Revision & Practice: Everything students need for AQA GCSE English Literature: An Inspector Calls in one book.• Clear Structure: Follows a proven knowledge - retrieval - practice approach, the scientifically proven most effective way to learn and recall information.• Expertly Written: Created by experienced teachers, authors, and cognitive science experts.Oxford Revise takes you through what to revise and how to do it. Revise your understanding of the characters, themes and methods you need for your exam. Learn the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practice for how to write your answers.Key Features: • Complete Topic Coverage: Plot overview, characters, themes, and methods explained simply and clearly.• Knowledge Organisers: Concise summaries of essential content for quick revision.• Retrieval Questions: Check what you remember before tackling practice questions to build long-term retention.• Exam Style Practice: Opportunities to practise every type of question you will encounter, with sample answers and mark schemes available online.• Extra Support: QR codes link to an online glossary and additional resources.For more subjects in the Oxford Revise series, search Oxford Revise or visit the Oxford Revise website oxfordrevise.com.

“Hey. We go to Milldale Middle School. We're very different in lots of ways, but we're all good friends. A couple months ago, we were just hanging out when these kids came over …”So begins the journey of Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle—six students just trying to figure it all out in middle school. Be Confident in Who You Are, the first book in the new Middle School Confidential series, follows these characters as they work to meet new challenges and survive the social scene—without losing sight of who they are.The book offers insider information on common middle school concerns and practical advice for being healthy, feeling good about who you are, and staying in control of your feelings and actions—even when the pressure is on. Filled with character narratives, quizzes, quotes from real kids, tips, tools, and resources, this book is a timely and engaging survival guide for the middle school years.

A practical, hands-on resource to help students tackle the Performing Monologues aspect of their Drama GCSE.┒ Provides guidance on how to choose a monologue, including the choice of character, style, content and genre ┒ Includes a large selection of exemplar monologues and offers a synopsis of the play, rehearsal techniques and areas for further research on each one┒ Contains notes on additional scenes from the plays which could also be considered, studied and performed┒ Offers advice on how to rehearse, and how to tackle common problems such as timing, nerves, voice and eye-lines┒ Provides downloadable pro-forma sheets including a rehearsal schedule, research, feedback, post-rehearsal notes and performance checklist┒ Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama specifications

This Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying Antigone as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. This book is divided into three sections: How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre, with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design; An extended exploration of the play to enrich students' understanding and response to the text; Targeted examination preparation to improve writing and test-taking skills. ┒Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills. ┒Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration. ┒Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises. ┒Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.

It aims to help students have the most positive possible experience of performing duologues, from choosing ones that suits their skills, supporting their rehearsals and trouble-shooting common problems; ┒ Provides guidance on how to select a duologue, including the choice of character, content and genre.┒ Includes a large selection of exemplar duologues for performance practice, each with a summary of the setting and characters, as well as notes to aid in understanding and breaking down the scene.┒ Offers advice and tips on how to rehearse and troubleshoot common issues such as forgetting lines and ensuring students demonstrate a range of skills.┒ Covers a wide range of genres and styles, including the horror thriller Let the Right One In, the friendship drama Out of Love and the hilarious fantasy comedy, Alice.┒ Supports all GCSE Drama specifications including AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas, and offers high-quality support you can trust.

★★★★★Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2025A story of friendship, family, and the undeniable truth that it's never too late to say you're sorry.For fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, We Were Liars, and 13 Reasons Why comes the mystery of a girl's untimely death that leads to more questions than answers.The Little Things That Kill reveals the hidden impact of the small choices we make every day of our lives (and afterlives)."e;A compassionate exploration of friendship and betrayal wrapped up in a true page-turning mystery."e; —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)______________________________SYNOPSIS:True friendship is put to the test when Nicole's death sends her on an afterlife apology tour.Sixteen-year-old Nicole already had enough on her plate between distancing herself from her embarrassingly witchy bestie Isabel and competing with her don't-mess-with-me romantic rival Cassie, who happens to be dating Nicole's crush.Now Nicole is dead and on Substation Fifteen, a special afterlife realm for teens who ended their own lives. She's convinced she doesn't belong there, even though she has zero memory of what really happened to her.Now she's got just thirty days to figure it out. But the truth is buried beneath a tangled mess of secrets, lies, and betrayals.How can Nicole communicate from beyond the grave with the two girls who know much more about her Last Day than they're willing to admit? She'd better learn quickly otherwise her next stop could really be the end.★★★★★ "e;The end… it was wrapped up so beautifully and so perfectly I couldn't ask for more."e;★★★★★ "e;It has been a long time since I've cried, laughed and felt whole with a book."e; ★★★★★ "e;I was very touched by the ending."e;★★★★★ "e;This isn't just a book; it's a deeply personal journey that left an indelible mark on my soul."e;★★★★★ "e;If I had found this book as a teenager, it would have been my end-all be-all."e;★★★★★ "e;An encapsulating, heartfelt story that transcends everything we believe about life and death and beyond."e;

They said her emotions were an abnormality, a sign of weakness. She's about to prove them wrong.On the planet Fure, logic rules and feelings are forbidden, but seventeen-year-old Leeta Simtar has never fit the mold.Too tall, too emotional, too human, she's spent her life believing something's wrong with her.When Leeta discovers her origin story is a lie, she escapes across the stars to uncover the truth about where she comes from… and where she belongs.What she finds isn't just buried family history, but a new group of friends who embrace her differences and finally make her feel seen.With only eight days before she's stranded on Earth, Leeta must decide if she belongs back on her home planet... or in the new home she's found among the stars.Perfect for fans of Alechia Dow and Amie Kaufman, Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets is an emotionally-charged coming-of-age YA sci-fi adventure about identity, found family, and the courage to be who you were born to be._______________★★★★★ "e;Fantastic Read!"e;★★★★★ "e;A total page-turner."e;★★★★★ "e;I couldn't put it down."e;★★★★★ "e;A YA Sci-fi book that will keep you hooked until the end."e;★★★★★ "e;Who doesn't love road trip vibes, main characters that make you laugh out loud and found family?"e;★★★★★ "e;A Stellar Hit!"e;★★★★★ "e;Wow. I couldn't put it down it had me hooked from page 1."e;★★★★★ "e;Thoroughly enjoyed this book."e;★★★★★ "e;Easy to get sucked into the story!"e;★★★★★ "e;Such a sweet young adult sci-fi story!"e;★★★★★ "e;If you love YA, humanistic sci-fi, coming-of-age stories this one is definitely for you."e;"e;In a universe governed by controlled narratives and cultural erasure, Fox delivers an empowering reminder to embrace individuality and dare to fight for change."e; —BookLife by Publishers Weekly (Editor's Pick)"e;A rousing tale about a young woman coming to terms with an unresolved past."e; —Kirkus ReviewsSYNOPSIS:Leeta Simtar travels forty light years to discover that sometimes you must leave home to find home.Leeta Simtar isn't the only interspecies hybrid on her home planet of Fure, though she is noticeably different from all the others. Impossibly tall and wildly unpredictable, she leads with her emotions, in contrast to everyone else's steady calm and logical demeanor. No wonder Leeta has always believed something's terribly wrong with her, because clearly, she doesn't belong on Fure.When Leeta suddenly learns that everything she's believed about herself is a lie, she hungers for the facts. Since no one on Fure is talking, she sets off across the galaxy, alone, in search of others like herself—assuming there are others. With just eight days to unearth her origin story, Leeta follows clues that lead her across time and space, desperate to find where she truly belongs.A story about birth family vs. found family, Leeta Simtar celebrates the courage it takes to retain one's individuality against the intense pressure to conform.

"e;There are times when even best friends have problems and times when you wonder who your real friends are! That's normal, but it can also be upsetting. When we're upset, we don't always know how to make things better and we need help."e; —Annie Fox, M.Ed.• A new girl stole my bff! What do I do? • Why does she keep breaking promises? • Are they really "e;just kidding?"e; • Why is my friend being so mean? • How do I find new friends?! • Why are people mean to each other?When you've got great questions like these, you need great answers—ASAP! But where do you find them? Right here in The Girls' Q&A Book on Friendship: 50 Ways to Fix a Friendship Without the DRAMA50 puzzling friendship questions from real girls, each one insightfully illustrated50 clear answers to help you make your next best move25 Super Friend secrets from older girls5 Quizzes to test your friendship skillsAnnie Fox has written a book that gives 8–12-year-old girls the tools and confidence to handle any friendship challenge with courage, empathy and respect. Because that's the kind of girl the world needs more of!Visit GirlsQandA.com for excerpts, reviews, and more about the book.REVIEWS"e;What I love about this book is that it gives older children and tweens advice that is specific to the common yet painful friendship problems many experience. A child can look at all the scenarios here, relate and then get really good advice that will help them feel better and handle their conflicts in a way that makes them feel good about themselves."e;—Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, the book that inspired the hit movie Mean Girls"e;…the best resource I've ever seen for addressing real issues in ways that girls can genuinely hear…I'll recommend this to every girl in my practice!"e;—Deborah Gilboa, M.D. (AKA Ask Dr. G) author of Get The Behavior You Want…Without Being the Parent You Hate!"e;…an invaluable resource for girls navigating their way through the sometimes tricky pathways of friendship…covers a wide array of scenarios and offers clear, concise and compassionate advice that will leave girls feeling empowered and resolved."e;—Jennifer Wider, M.D., co-author of Got Teens?"e;…a gift to girls everywhere…I would have clutched this book tight from 4th grade on, reading deep into the night for girl-courage the next day. It could earn Annie Fox the Nobel Peace Prize for tempering Girl Warfare!"e;—Beth Onufrak, Ph.D., DrBethKids.com"e;…full of gold nuggets. Fox's concrete suggestions (including what girls can actually say) are written perfectly for young girls navigating the exciting and challenging world of friendships."e;—Dr. Amy Alamar, Ed.D., author of Parenting With Confidence for the Genius"e;This book is gonna change not only the way you look at relationships, but how you counsel the kids in your care."e;—Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., co-author of Bloom: Helping Kids Blossom"e;As a mom of a tween girl and an educational psychologist I am excited to use this book both professionally and personally. It speaks to girls in their own language with solid advice."e;—Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto, DrPalmiotto.com"e;This is so cool. I can look up my problem and get the answer!"e;—Priscilla, age 8

This volume presents the best new writing in monologue form, celebrating unique voices with exceptional stories to tell. These three plays, finalists in the inaugural Heretic Voices competition, were first performed at the Arcola Theatre, London, in 2018.Set in Croydon, South London, Dean McBride by Sonya Hale is a vivid and poetic story of deprivation, loss and redemption through love, which tells the story of Dean, a young man hardened by suffering, who struggles in life before finding his way back to happiness.A university professor is caught in a storm when an image of her in a changing room is shared online. Exploring how images of women are represented in art and social media, Annie Fox’s Woman Caught Unaware is a searing examination of the culture of body-shaming.Depicting a teenage girl’s solo journey to the North Pole with her father’s ashes, A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy is a complex, epic and undulating story that pitches themes of death and rebirth against a shifting backdrop of climate change, exploration and the uncertain geography of the North.This collection includes a foreword from actor and playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, one of the judges of the competition, which was organised by Heretic Productions.

A practical, hands-on resource to help students tackle the Live Theatre Evaluation aspect of their Drama GCSE;┒ Covers the different elements of theatre performance and the Evaluation requirements from each awarding body┒Includes advice on how to prepare before viewing a performance ┒Provides guidance on analysing and evaluating acting, sets, costume, lighting and sound┒Support for developing writing skills such as expressing and ordering ideas, plan making and common problems┒Contains sample practice questions ┒Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama specifications