This is a collection of nine short stories by one of Britain's best-loved writers. This edition is part of a series of pre- and post-1914 works chosen especially for 14-18 year olds. The series features fiction, anthologies, poetry, plays and non-fiction.

Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, was published in 1847. It tells the story of the orphan Jane Eyre, her terrible schooling and her time as a governess at brooding Thornfield Hall. Here she falls in love with its owner, Mr Rochester - and discovers his terrible secret. Essential Classics is a wonderful new series that offers a quick way into a range of exciting stories. Fast-moving and accessible, each story is a shortened, dramatically illustrated version of the classic novel, which loses none of the strength and flavour of the original.

This book compares the theatrical cultures of early modern England and Spain and explores the causes and consequences not just of the remarkable similarities but also of the visible differences between them. An exercise in multi-focal theatre history research, it deploys a wide range of perspectives and evidence with which to recreate the theatrical landscapes of these two countries and thus better understand how the specific conditions of performance actively contributed to the development of each country's dramatic literature. This monograph develops an innovative comparative framework within which to explore the numerous similarities, as well as the notable differences, between early modern Europe's two most prominent commercial theatre cultures. By highlighting the nuances and intricacies that make each theatrical culture unique while never losing sight of the fact that the two belong to the same broader cultural ecosystem, its dual focus should appeal to scholars and students of English and Spanish literature alike, as well as those interested in the broader history of European theatre. Learning from what one 'playground' - that is, the environment and circumstances out of which a dramatic tradition originates - reveals about the other will help solve not only the questions posed above but also others that still await examination. This investigation will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre history, comparative drama, early modern drama, and performance culture.

This volume explores the relationship between the emphasis on performance in Elizabethan humanist education and the flourishing of literary brilliance around the turn of the sixteenth century. This study asks us what lessons we can learn today from Shakespeare's Latin grammar school. What were the cognitive benefits of an education so deeply rooted in what Demosthenes and Quintilian called "actio"-acting? Because of the vast difference between educational practice then and now, we have not often followed one essential thread: the focus on performance. This study examines the connections relevant to the education offered in schools today. This book will be of great interest to teachers, scholars, and administrators in performing arts and education.

Want a close encounter of the absurd kind? Then blast off with these asteroides from across the looney-verse.

Ti-Jean and his Brothers was Derek Walcott's first venture into musical plays and is still his most popular work. A lilting St Lucian folk-tale, it tells the story of a poor family who dwell on the edge of a magical forest haunted by the devil's spirits. The brilliance of Walcott's writing draws us into the realms of fantasy where the actual and the miraculous collide. Dennis Scott's An Echo in the Bone is set during a traditional Nine-Night Ceremony held to honour the spirit of the dead. Shattering sequential time in a series of dreamlike episodes the play takes us back to the time of plantations and slavery - and the savage murder of the white estate owner. Who killed Mr. Charles? The answers lie deep in the racial memory, they 'echo in the bone'. The giddy atmosphere of carnival is the setting for Errol Hill's Man Better Man, a rumbustious, colourful comedy musical about stickfighters. With dance and song the battling troubadours and the calypsonian weave a tale of braver, superstition and fraudulence. When first performed the Times described it as 'a blazing electrifying feast of rhythm and colour'.

An exciting collaboration between Otter-Barry Books and Pop Up Projects, introducing new voices in poetry for 10-14 years old. Rising Stars, sponsored by Arts Council England's Grant for the Arts programme, is a poetry anthology showcasing the work of five debut poets from diverse backgrounds, all aged 25 and under. Black and white illustrations are by final year students from Birmingham City University's illustration course. Joelle Taylor, founder and Artistic Director of SLAMbasadors UK, is acting as a consultant to the project.

Hamlet is surely one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays and this series really brings it to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the play at school. The story of how Shakespeare wrote Hamlet and how the play fits into his entire body of work are explored in an introductory chapter. Ideal introduction or revision aid Full of interesting background information Includes a short biography of Shakespeare Specially commissioned artwork emphasizes key plot turns and character traits

From rockets to mermaids and everything in between, there's something for everyone in this diverse and contemporary collection.

Perfect for young children aged 4+ who are approaching poetry for the very first time, these poems can be performed out loud, shared with others or simply read in your head. Featuring award-winning poets, brand new voices, hip-hop artists and spoken-word performers, this is a wonderfully fresh, diverse and relevant new anthology that will get children laughing, thinking, sharing and performing!

With gorgeous illustrations by Laurie Stansfield, and an accompanying CD that features performances from the poets themselves.

Books make good pets and don't need going to the vet. You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick. They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages. Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear. Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship... or diving with mermaids... or even snoozing with a dragon. Books really DO make good pets! Why don't you peep inside this one, and take your mind on an adventure? This delightful original picture book poem is the perfect gift for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard's evocative, lyrical style is perfectly complemented with illustrations by Momoko Abe, whose colourful visuals add character, transporting the reader into an enchanting world of imagination.

Celebrate the hope of Jesus and the true meaning of Easter with this basket-shaped board book of poems and prayers from DaySpring's Really Woolly series. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will giggle along with this lovable sheep as they discover that the Easter story is full of joy, from baby ducklings and blooming flowers to knowing that Jesus is alive forever and ever! Curl up with your own little lamb and Really Woolly My First Easter to celebrate the hope and joy of the Easter season. This inspirational Easter board book for kids is a perfect Easter basket gift, Easter morning Sunday School story time, or spring family read-aloud. This book for ages 0 to 4 features A fun and functional Easter basket-shape with a handle and glittered cover An age-appropriate way to teach very young children how spring blessings of new life reflect the meaning of Jesus' resurrection A hidden Easter egg hunt in each illustration that will keep children coming back to make new discoveries Your favorite Really Woolly characters Bible verses, sweet rhymes, and simple prayers that reflect the delight of God's promises The Really Woolly (R) series from DaySpring (R) is known for sharing encouragement through the relationship the Shepherd has with His sheep. Look for additional inspirational children's books from the Really Woolly series: Really Woolly Easter Blessings Really Woolly Goodnight, God Really Woolly Christmas Blessings Really Woolly Bedtime Blessings Really Woolly I Love You, Little One Really Woolly 5-Minute Bedtime Treasury

'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.' -- The Guardian Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds is a treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy tales as told by Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's greatest storytellers. Young readers will explore a land of folklore and magic inhabited by friendly fairies, wicked ogres, majestic birds and shining unicorns in captivating tales, full of colour, humour and life. These timeless stories have been passed down the generations through oral tradition and are now retold for today's children while carefully preserving Duncan's unique storytelling voice. One of Scotland's Travelling People, Duncan spent a lifetime journeying the country's highways and byways, collecting stories along the way. This beautifully presented treasury includes insight into Duncan's life and cultural heritage alongside a curated collection of his best-loved stories and classic tales. A selection of these stories has previously appeared in The Coming of the Unicorn and The Flight of the Golden Bird.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: English First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2017 Direct your students to achieve stand-out success in their Shakespeare question with the only AQA-specific GCSE play texts; produced in partnership with Globe Education and packed with grade-boosting exam-focused activities and insider insights. Each title: - Provides opportunities for students to learn, practise and reinforce the skills they need to fulfil their potential through numerous 'Exam Skills' sections matched to AQA's requirements - Progressively builds students' confidence with 'Exam Preparation' sections that show how to meet the AQA Assessment Objectives when answering exam-style questions - Helps students understand characterisation, themes and language with stimulating approaches to studying Shakespeare, devised by Globe Education - Guides you efficiently through every scene with clear explanations of the historical context to develop students' knowledge of Shakespeare's era - Anchors students in the text as a play, using vibrant photographs of Globe productions, directors' notes and actors' viewpoints to increase students' interest, enjoyment and understanding

Magic and mischief abound in this captivating collection. Meet the cheeky kappa from Japan, a clever duende from the Philippines and the loyal foletto of Florence, all fairy creatures who can help or hinder humans as they please.

This collection of stories from Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play. This is a fabulous book that will be referred to again and again, by both children and adults.

All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo. Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do arithmetic! Have you ever seen a cat playing a piano? Or taking a bubble bath with a rubber duck? Find out what cats really get up to when people aren't around! Axel Scheffler's charming and witty illustrations introduce all kinds of cats - making mischief, playing games, singing songs and out on adventures. This collection of hilarious, quirky poems by Frantz Wittkamp is wonderfully adapted from German to English for the very first time by celebrated children's author David Henry Wilson. With fourteen delightfully funny short poems, and full-page colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the genius illustrator of Room on the Broom, Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos and many more, this collection is sure to entertain children young and old, and is the perfect gift for any cat fan.

If you add an adder to an adder they are prone to have a dance, they writhe around each other till the strongest gets a chance to PUSH the other down. Watch out for bossy Beetroot! Be enchanted by a Bluebell witch's thimble and spot a dive-bombing Lark or a cute Great-Crested Newt. From Adder to Wren, forty fantastic poems celebrate forty amazing animals, birds and plants and their beautiful names - which YOU can help poet Chrissie Gittins save from EXTINCTION. This is nature close up, exciting - and WILD.

A stunning new Disney Princess title featuring 14 original stories and illustrations. This beautiful collection of brand-new stories explores the courage and kindness of all 12 Disney Princesses, as well as the two Frozen Queens - Anna and Elsa. Each story has an empowering message, encouraging readers to harness their own unique talents. All 14 stories have been written and illustrated by a wide range of talent to create something truly unique that is sure to be loved and shared for years to come. Stories from: Aubre Andrus Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Marie Chow Erin Falligant Suzanne Francis Eric Geron Kalikolehua Hurley Kelly Starling Lyons Kathy McCullough Kitty Richards Elizabeth Rudnick Illustrations from: Nabi H. Ali Nicoletta Baldari Liam Brazier Alina Chau Nathanna Erica Sara Kipin Ann Marcellino Tara N. Whitaker Alice X. Zhang Studio IBOIX

_______________ AN INCREDIBLE 4-IN-1 COLLECTION OF THE FIRST FOUR FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN BOOKS: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Made History Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders _______________ 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST _______________ The perfect gift for curious children who want to learn all about the world's most FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN! The complete collection of Kate Pankhurst's bestselling Fantastically Great Women series brought together in stunning hardback with gold foil and a cover that folds out into a FANTASTICALLY GREAT poster. Including the stories of 56 women from throughout history and around the world with new and original content for this special edition! No DREAM is too BIG if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and FANTASTICALLY GREAT women prove it. They've conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. Discover the inspirational lives of just some of the extraordinary women who have transformed people's expectations of what women can do in this stunning gift collection. Featuring illustrated timelines and all the women from Kate Pankhurst's adored picture books, from Frida Kahlo to Jane Goodall, and some new faces too. Get ready to meet courageous racing car driver Eliska Junkova who whizzed to victory and became the first woman to win a Grand Prix and the influential composer Chiquinha Gonzaga, the first woman conductor in Brazil. Perfect for reading at bedtime, these empowering stories will encourage you to BE BOLD, AIM HIGH and NEVER GIVE UP. How will YOU change the world?

The Works 4 contains poems about everything and is divided into twenty-six alphabetical sections featuring poems about: A the ark and other creatures, B boys' stuff, C celebrations and festivals, D dinosaurs, dragons and dodos, E elements, seasons and the natural world, F friends and families, G girls' stuff, H home life, I impossible, improbable and inexplicable, J journeys, K kissing and other subjects best avoided, L love, death, war and peace, M monsters, ghosts and scary things, N north, south, east and west, O ourselves and others, P places and people, Q queens, kings and historical stuff, R rescuing the world, S senses and feelings, T teachers and school, U unpleasant poems, V viewpoints, W wonder, X words and wordplay, Y young and old, Z zapping aliens and other space poems. It also contains teachers' notes and a glossary of terms, including explanations of different poetic forms.

Board: AQA Examination: English Language & Literature Specification: GCSE 9-1 Set Text covered: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Type: Set Text Study Guide "World class targeted revision and practice, with lots of specific tips and tricks on how to excel in the exam." John Dabell, Teach Secondary magazine Combined revision and practice books for Romeo and Juliet to get you top marks in your GCSE English Literature essays. Our study guides are specifically written to support your revision for the closed book AQA GCSE English Literature examination. Each study guide is written by experts in teaching English and uses an active, stepped approach to revision to maximise learning. This study guide covers the chronology of the text and focuses on key events, characters, themes, context, language and structure to help you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding and achieve higher marks. With loads of exam-style practice questions (and answers) you can't go wrong! Books in this series cover the following: Paper 1 Section A - Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth) Paper 1 Section B - Nineteenth-century novel (The Sign of Four, A Christmas Carol, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) Paper 2 Section A - Modern texts (Blood Brothers, An Inspector Calls,Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies) Paper 2 Sections B and C - Poetry (Love and Relationships anthology, Power and Conflict anthology and Unseen) The accompanying app uses cutting-edge technology to help you revise on-the-go to: Use the free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the quick tests to check your understanding Download our free revision cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips and tricks to help the knowledge sink in Active revision is easy with the following features included throughout the study guides: Snap it! Read it, snap it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts Nail it! Authoritative essential tips and guidance to help you understand what's required in the AQA exam Do it! Short activities to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the text Stretch it! Support for the really tough stuff that will get you higher grades Define it! Definitions of unfamiliar language in the text and important subject terminology Scholastic have a full suite of revision guide, study guide, app, student book, revision cards and essay planners - the most comprehensive support for GCSE set texts available!