Books in Longman Literature Guides series

Set in the 1930s, Mildred Taylor's novel is based on the experiences of her own family. Cassie is a young girl who cannot understand why her family and friends are treated differently because of the colour of their skin. She begins to question whether she should ignore her father's advice and fight back against oppression. This series of notes for GCSE and A level is tailored to exam requirements. The books provide criticism on specific texts plus questions. Information on the author and the historical background to the text is given and a specimen essay, hints for study and a summary of the text is included. The series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. Key features include: a biography of the author; literary and historical background to the work; a summary and glossary of the text; a specimen essay; and suggestions for further reading. This text is designed for use by GCSE, A-level and first year undergraduate students on English literature courses.

"Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place ...With us it ain't like that.We got a future ...because I got you to look after me and you got me to look after you." George and Lennie are migrant American labourers the one alert and protective and the other strong, stupid and potentially dangerous. This is the powerful story of their relationship and their dreams of finding a more stable and less lonely way of life. This hardback educational edition contains notes to help students' understanding.