This book is a historical novel based in Germany in World War two but also has a very satisfying dose of magical realism as Death tracks the protagonist, Leisel, as she steals books during the notorious era of Nazi book burning. This book has stayed with me since I read it close to 10 years ago. It could be time for a re-read, I think! Suitable 13+ on average. 

Sign up your GCSE teenagers to their choice of 4 sessions covering the most popular GCSE Literature texts: A Christmas Carol, Jekyll & Hyde, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, An Inspector Calls and Power & Conflict poetry. I will be covering themes and characters and sharing quote resources. £65 for 4 lessons - and £5 discount from that if you book by December 24. Go to the Wednesday Group session page for the schedule or go straight to Eventbrite to book your slot.

The Night Bus is a collection of three spooky stories by Anthony Horowitz. They are short (about 20 pages), accessible and fun. Go to Book Club for a growing list of book recommendations.

Thank you to all of those students who joined my revision sessions during half term. There were lots of thoughtful responses in a respectful environment. Great work! You are going to smash your exams next year with that attitude.

This is a Philip Pullman penned, evocative, Victorian mystery. It is a perfect introduction to Victorian context for those who will be studying the 19th century novel at GCSE. Go to Book Club for a growing list of book recommendations.

Sign up your enthusiastic Year 10 or Year 11 teenagers for three revision sessions during the October half-term. They may not want to do it, but they will be grateful they did! Online sessions are only £5 per session or £10 for all three. Go to the holiday revision session page for more information or click on the image below to go to Eventbrite.

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