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Books in Philip Allan Literature Guide for A-level series

  • Lord of the Flies

    Robert Francis, Martin Walker

    Paperback (Trans-Atlantic Publications, )
    Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) provide exam-focused analysis of popular set texts to give students the very best chance of achieving the highest grades possible. /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:'Times New Roman'; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:"; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:SectionDesigned to be used throughout the course or as revision before the exam, this full colour text provides: - a thorough commentary, outlining the plot and structure and exploring the themes, style, characters and context of the text - exemplar A*- and C-grade answers to exam-style questions, with examiner's comments, exam and essay-writing advice - the assessment objectives for each exam board, highlighting the specific skills that students need to develop - 'Grade booster' boxes with tips on how to move between grades - 'Pause for thought' boxes to make students consider their own opinions on the text - Key quotations to memorise and use in the exams AND free access to a website with further revision aids, including interactive quizzes, blogs, a forum for students to share their ideas, useful web links, plus additional exam-style questions and answers with examiner's comments and expert advice.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee

    Susan Elkin

    Paperback (Hodder Education, )
    None
  • Aqa Anthology: Moon on the Tides: Character & Voice & Place

    Margaret Newman

    Paperback (Hodder Education, Dec. 5, 2011)
    None
  • Of Mice & Men: John Steinbeck

    Steve Eddy

    Paperback (Hodder Education, May 17, 2010)
    Written by our team of experienced GCSE examiners, and teachers Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) are invaluable study companions with exam-specific advice to help you get the grade you want.Packed with all you need to boost your chances, the Literature Guides cover context, plot and structure, characters, themes and style. In addition, there is advice on how to tackle the assessments, a full explanation of the assessment objectives and skills you need to do well, and comments on sample student essays.