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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.

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Grade boosters to bump up your grade

Pause for thought boxes that help you consider your own opinions

Key quotations to use in your exams

Text focus boxes for examining extracts from the set text

Review your learning questions and answers

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More sample essays with examiner comments

Interactive questions

Exam tutor advice

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