Packed with crystal-clear notes on every poem, plus exam-style questions and online audio recordings for the ultimate exam prep! This superb GCSE Poetry Guide covers the entire Power and Conflict cluster from the AQA Anthology of Poetry - blimey! The full text of every poem is included, with clear, concise notes on the meaning, form, structure, language and context - plus questions to help students develop their personal responses. And since it’s crucial to be able to compare the poems, we’ve included in-depth sections dividing the poems by the themes and poetic techniques found in the cluster. There are practice questions and exam-style questions at the end of each section, and the book is rounded off with plenty of detailed exam advice, including a section specifically focused on targeting those top 8-9 Grades. What's more, we’ve also included top tips based on real Examiner's Reports, so students know exactly what markers are looking for! As the cherry on top, the CGP wizards have concocted some brilliant online extras to give their revision a super-boost - audio recordings of the poems, insightful discussions about every poem and a Digital quiz. Plus, all this can be taken on the road with the free Online Edition! Just use the code printed in the book to unlock. For even more practice this Poetry Guide matches our Power and Conflict Poetry Workbook (9781782948193) and Revision Question Cards (9781789083699). Read more

At the age of 22, Ron packed his bags and bought a one-way ticket out of the place he’d lived in his entire life. Now, at age 29, he looks back at his twenties, writing out his thoughts, feelings and the lessons he’s learned while living on the road for the last 7 years.“Twenty Something” is a collection of prose and poetry that tells the story of the most chaotic phase of your life. From making a life changing decision entirely on your own, continuing to move forward in spite of feeling lost and filled with self-doubt, to eventually finding peace in the unknown.Although the collection is told through the perspective of a twenty-something-year-old, any person of any age going through a period of change in their life will find a story to relate to.“maybewhat i’m actually afraid ofare the things i can doif i allow myselfto really try”— Excerpt from “Twenty Something” Read more

101 Raps inside!!Including...Golfin' dolphins, spider strikers and basketballing kangaroos!MEET donut baking dodos, raving ravens AAAAAAND...Krill Bill (he's very chill).GET READY FOR... LYRICAL ADVENTURES!Tantalising tongue twisterswith tap dancing tarantulasand SO MUCH MORE!!! Read more

A million copies sold‘With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering.Cuz tonight I'm delivering’12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps.Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh’s bond with his brother. In this heartfelt novel in verse, the boys find that life doesn’t come with a play-book and it's not all about winning. Read more

_______________'Broke my heart and mended it' - Cecilia Ahern'It will shake up preconceptions and move readers to tears' - Sunday Times Book of the Week'Truly remarkable' - Irish Times_______________WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDWINNER OF THE CLIPPA POETRY AWARD _______________Here we are.And we are living.Isn't that amazing?How we manage to be here at all.Grace and Tippi don't like being stared and sneered at, but they're used to it. They're conjoined twins - united in blood and bone.What they want is to be looked at in turn, like they truly are two people. They want real friends. And what about love?But a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead for Tippi and Grace. One that could change their lives more than they ever asked for...This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate?_______________Experience every emotion with the finest verse novelist of our generation...Don't miss Sarah Crossan's other irresistibly page-turning books Moonrise, Toffee, Apple and Rain, and The Weight of Water. Read more

"My Father's Eyes, My Mother's Rage" is the raw and emotionally charged debut poetry collection by Rose Brik. Rose delves into the intricate layers of the human experience with profound insight. Through her poetry she fearlessly navigates themes of the mother and father wound, childhood trauma, domestic violence, grief, mental health struggles, love, motherhood and ultimately, the process of healing. Her words possess the power to unearth buried emotions and memories, evoking a deep sense of empathy and reflection in her readers."I have my mother's rage,and my father's ability to walk away.this, I've learned, is a very lonely combination"- from my father's eyes, my mother's rage Read more

"Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo"Bold" Guardian"I loved every word" Malorie BlackmanWINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD 2020This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE.Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels. One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight. He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours ... Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo? SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALSHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE*The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design* Read more

WINNER OF THE THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019THE WINNER OF THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE MICHAEL L.PRINTZ AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE BOSTON GLOBE-HORNBOOK AWARD'I fell in love at slam poetry. This one will stay with you a long time.' – Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give'This was the type of book where "I'll just do 50 pages" turned into finishing it in 2 reads. I felt very emotional, not just because the story and the words themselves were so beautiful but because I knew it was going to make so many teens who felt like no one cares about them or listens to them feel seen.' – Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of The Children of Blood and BoneTHE POET X – THE WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL. A stunning New York Times bestseller with a powerful and unforgettable YA voice. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi's The Children of Blood and Bone, Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Sarah Crossan's One.Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking.But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight.Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.A novel about finding your voice and standing up for what you believe in, no matter how hard it is to say. Brave, bold and beautifully written – dealing with issues of race, feminism and faith.“Crackles with energy and snaps with authenticity and voice.… Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation“An incredibly potent debut.… Jason Reynolds, author of the National Book Award Finalist Ghost“Acevedo has amplified the voices of girls en el barrio who are equal parts goddess, saint, warrior, and hero.… Ibi Zoboi, author of American Street'A story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your heart.' – Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains'Acevedo breathes words instead of air' – Lisa Heathfield, author of award-winning Paper Butterflies‘Powerful, finely crafted verse … Readers will yearn to finish this verse novel in a single sitting, but its echoes will remain with them much longer’ GuardianELIZABETH ACEVEDO was born and raised in New York City and her poetry is infused with Dominican bolero and her beloved city’s tough grit. The Poet X is her debut novel and a National Book Award winner. With over twelve years of performance experience, Acevedo has been a featured performer on BET and Mun2, as well as delivered several TED Talks. She has performed internationally and her poetry has been featured in Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post and Teen Vogue. Acevedo is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington, D.C, where she lives and works. Read more

This collection contains all seven books in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, without art, to appeal to older readers. This special ebook edition includes an introduction by C. S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham and full text and art for Lewis’s very first work – Boxen!Experience C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, in its entirety—The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. This bundle comes with a special introduction by Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis’s stepson, for a behind-the-scenes look at Lewis while he was writing the book.The Chronicles of Narnia has become part of the cannon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into magical lands with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. Epic battles between good and evil, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds and friendships won and lost all come together in this unforgettable world.And then, discover the world before Narnia with Boxen, a collection of stories written by C. S. Lewis and his brother when they were children, with the authors’ own delightful illustrations. For every reader who has been captivated by the magic of Narnia, Boxen will open a window to another enchanted land and offer the first glimmer of C.S. Lewis’ amazing creativity. Read more

SHORTLISTED for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, WINNER of the UKLA'A masterpiece from beginning to end.' Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U GiveAND THEN THERE WERE SHOTSEverybodyran,ducked, hid, tuckedthemselves tight. Pressed our lips to thepavement and prayedthe boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet,didn't meet us.After Will's brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don't cry. Don't snitch. Get revenge. So he gets in the lift with Shawn's gun, determined to follow The Rules. Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will's friend who died years ago. And Dani, who was shot years before that. As more people from his past arrive, Will has to ask himself if he really knows what he's doing.This haunting, lyrical, powerful verse novel will blow you away.'A heartrending and convincing blank verse narrative.' Sunday Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR'Astonishing.' Kirkus Reviews'A tour de force.' Publishers Weekly'Will attract teenagers who don't consider themselves 'readers'.' The Inis Reading Guide Read more

This stunning hardback gift book is the perfect pocket-sized stocking-filler for everyone on your list.A Poem for Every Day of Christmas is a splendid collection of thirty-one poems, compiled by award-winning anthologist Allie Esiri, to take you through the month of December.Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with friends and family, this book is the ideal companion for the holiday season. It features festive poems and carols by Brian Bilston, Robert Burns, Wendy Cope, T. S. Eliot, Christina Rossetti. E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, Clement Clarke Moore and many more.The day-to-day format of this fabulous and fun anthology invites you to make poetry a part of your festive season. Read more

From Allie Esiri, editor of the bestselling A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, comes this beautiful gift anthology of Shakespeare's works.Shakespeare For Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 extracts from Shakespeare's plays and poems. Each page of this unique book features an extract – which might be a famous poem, quote or scene – matched to the date it sits on - and an introductory paragraph which gives readers a new window into the work, time and life of the greatest writer in the English language.The book also includes synopses of each play, a comprehensive timeline covering Shakespeare's life, major historical events, and offers context for his works.Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is perfect for reading or sharing, and brings you Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved classics alongside lesser known extracts. Esiri’s entertaining and insightful thoughts on each entry will fill your year with wonder, laughter, wisdom and wit.'Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is not just for Christmas, but for all time.' - Helena Bonham Carter Read more

Classic PoemsYour child will fall in love with poetry with this sumptuous anthology! Classic Poems is a brilliant collection for schoolchildren aged 9+ and adults alike.This stunning hardback introduces the whole family to the pleasures of reading poetry. Presenting classics works by poets such as William Shakespeare, John Keats, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, William Blake and more, this book also features short biographies to encourage children to learn about the famous poets.Attractive keepsake book of classic poemsIndex of first lines and titles makes it easy to find your favourite poemBeautifully illustrated throughoutBiographical and historical notes provide context for further learningThis inspiring book contains a wealth of famous poems such as Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, All the World’s a Stage by William Shakespeare, and The Horses of the Sea by Christina Rossetti. The rich colour illustrations make this a must-have for your child's bookshelf and a wonderful literary gift. Read more

365 poems celebrating nature and the changing seasons.This is the perfect bedside companion for any nature or poetry fan, featuring famous odes from big-name poets alongside unsung poems from less-well-known writers.Each poem is chosen to chime with the natural world through the seasons. Spring is a time of hope, a season of new life with William Wordsworth’s daffodils, John Clare’s lambs and Christina Rossetti’s birdsong. Summer shifts into a time of leisure with long idyllic holidays in the countryside. According to Henry James, the two most beautiful words in the English language were ‘summer afternoon’, a sentiment echoed by Edward Thomas and Emily Dickinson. John Keats, William Blake and W. H. Auden are the poets we associate with autumn and this is possibly the most poetic season. The natural world, and the human one, hold onto the last lingering memories of summer before they turn to face the oncoming hardships of winter. Amy Lowell and George Meredith perfectly frame this time of year with their silver-fringed leaves and crimson berries. Winter can be savoured in poetry, rather than endured; bleak grey days are transformed into a world of glittering frost and snow-blanketed landscapes. Even in the darkest days life continues and soon we can turn our attention to the rebirth of spring.A wonderful collection of poems that help mark the daily turn of the seasons and all the rituals marking the significant moments of the year, from Candlemas to Christmas. Read more

A stunning gift book containing 150 bold, brave and beautiful poems by women – from classic, well loved poets to innovative and bold modern voices. From suffragettes to school girls, from spoken word superstars to civil rights activists, from aristocratic ladies to kitchen maids, these are voices that deserve to be heard. Collected by anthologist Ana Sampson She is Fierce: Brave, Bold and Beautiful Poems by Women contains an inclusive array of voices, from modern and contemporary poets. Immerse yourself in poems from Maya Angelou, Nikita Gill, Wendy Cope, Ysra Daley-Ward, Emily Bronte, Carol Ann Duffy, Fleur Adcock, Liz Berry, Jackie Kay, Hollie McNish, Imtiaz Dharker, Helen Dunmore, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Christina Rossetti, Margaret Atwood and Dorothy Parker, to name but a few!Featuring short biographies of each poet, She is Fierce is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any bookshelf.The anthology is divided into the following sections:Roots and Growing UpFriendshipLoveNatureFreedom, Mindfulness and JoyFashion, society and body imageProtest, courage and resistanceEndings'Covering everything from love and freedom to protest and body images, dip in and embrace words of beauty on a daily basis.' – Stylist'Women sometimes get overlooked in poetry anthologies, but She is Fierce more than makes up for it.' – Independent Read more

'A beautiful, perfect, moving read' - Cecelia Ahern, author of PS, I Love YouThe outstanding novel from the Carnegie Medal-winning, former Laureate na nÓg Sarah Crossan; thought-provoking and moving, it explores love and family during The Great Hunger.Ireland, 1846. Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there's not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who owns her home, her family's land, their crops, everything. His dogs are always well fed, even as famine sets in.Upstairs in the Big House, where Nell is forbidden to enter, is Johnny Browning, newly arrived from England: the young nephew who will one day inherit it all. And as hunger and disease run rampant all around them, a spark of life and hope catches light when Nell and Johnny find each other. This is a love story, and the story of a people being torn apart. This is a powerful and unforgettable novel from the phenomenally talented Sarah Crossan.'A beautifully written, tightly observed novel' - The Times'Unmissable' - Daily Mail'Irresistibly emotive' - The Sunday Times'Thrums with longing, beauty, loss and strength' - Katya Balen, author of October, October Read more

The first novel, told in verse for middle-grade readers, by a leading children’s poet, with atmospheric pictures by a Carnegie-shortlisted illustrator Read more

Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Literature: Unseen Poetry covers everything that you need to revise for the unseen poetry section of AQA GCSE English Literature. 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. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall, so that what you revise sticks in your memory. Meaning, voice, structure and language are clearly covered within Knowledge Organisers. Retrieval questions check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention. Exam-style practice questions give you lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will get in your exams and build your experience. More support: QR codes on the page take you to an online glossary with key terms definitions, as well as sample answers and mark schemes. This easy-to-use revision and practice guide has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers, authors and cognitive science experts. As you work through it you will be securing your knowledge and building up your confidence. Read more

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: Emily Winfield Martin Collection 3 Books Set: The Wonderful Things You Will Be: From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids-both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes. Dream Animals: Ideal for bedtime reading, this board book will be a hit with sleepy tots! Emily Winfield Martin convinces little ones to close their eyes and discover what their dream animal might be--a fox? a bear? a narwhal?--and what dream it might take them to. With perfect nighttime rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this book is irresistible. Day Dreamers: Emily Winfield Martin shows little ones that letting their imaginations run free will lead them into fantastical day dreams. Whether cloud-gazing or wandering through a museum, reading a book or playing in a tide pool, the children in this board book encounter magical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and jackalopes. Whimsical rhyming text accompanies the dream-worthy illustrations. Read more

This is an unusual book. It is unique. It is published in small editions, like an author's book.What is it about? First of all, about love, of course! That despite the character, obstinacy and restlessness, mom and dad love their child. And the boy tries to be more obedient and calm. This book is written with verse and humor. It is not for everyone. It is for those parents who will be able in a good laugh at themselves - because they too were once children!I hope this funny story will not leave you and your child indifferent and you will really enjoy reading it! Read more