GCSE English Set Texts
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Dracula
The true original masterpiece of Victorian Horror, at its very best.
The classic novel tells the story of Dracula, who attempts to move from his home in Transylvania to England. All with the hopeful result of finding new blood and spreading the ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 496
- MBE Code : 185
Frankenstein
The timeless gothic novel of Frankenstein presents the extraordinary battle between man and monster. With the attempt of creating life, the young student of Victor Frankenstein unleashes the force between his own control. Where he sets into motion of...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 248
- MBE Code : 113
Great Expectations
Perhaps one Of Charles Dickens’ most famous novels and the epic coming story of age which is reflected through his thirteen novel, and at that his penultimate completed novel.
The story of Great Expectations depicts the personal growth of an ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 560
- MBE Code : 156
Hamlet
This classic story created by the great William Shakespeare is based on Prince Hamlet, who is summoned home to Denmark in regards to his Father’s death. With himself being in a state of mourning and despair, he is further disturbed and heartbroken ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 208
- MBE Code : 204
Heroes
Heroes, a widely known book that is used within many schools across the country. Where we provide you with every text inside of a protective plastic wallet, for the assurance of longer life ware. All available to you in as little as the next day, at ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 144
- MBE Code : 114
Holes
Holes is based around the family of Stanley Yelnats, who have a longing history of bad luck. And when a miscarriage of justice sends him to the Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre.
Which by the way isn't green and does not have a lake…
...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 240
- MBE Code : 127
Jane Eyre
This gothic infused masterpiece includes explosive passion, dark secrets and acclaimed to be one of the greatest love stories of all time. Jane Eyre tells the journey of a humble, plain governess who falls deeply in love with the dashing gentleman, ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 624
- MBE Code : 143
Journey’s End
Journey’s End is an unflinching vision of life, which is dedicated around the surrounding trenches towards the end of the First World War, and published to you in Penguin Classic, here at MBE.
Concerned around a group of British officers, who ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 96
- MBE Code : 171
Julius Caesar
The most famous of Shakespeare’s Roman tragedies, which uncovers a man who discovers that the consequences of a single act of violence cannot be either envisaged or controlled.
The Oxford School Shakespeare of Julius Cesar is an acclaimed ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 160
- MBE Code : 218
Kindertransport
Kindertransport is a modern classic which reflects one woman’s struggle to come to terms with the haunting memories of her past.Savagely separated from her German-Jewish parents, nine-year-old Eva is brought to England with the promise of a new ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 112
- MBE Code : 111
King Lear
Acclaimed to be one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, this story is opened in ancient Britain, where the elderly man, King Lear, has decided to give up his power and divide his realm amongst his three daughters Cordelia, Regan, and Goneril....
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 224
- MBE Code : 239
Leave Taking
In North London, Del and Viv are soul-sick. Del doesn't want to be at home; staying out late - 3 p.m.-the-next-day late - is more her thing. Viv scours her schoolbooks trying to find a trace of herself between their lines.
When Enid takes her ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 96
- MBE Code : 520
Lord Of The Flies
Lord of The Flies won a Nobel Prize For Literature. This paperback is a staple of many secondary school children's backpack. MBE Books supply plastic jackets free of charge which are already fitted to the books. Next day delivery and high quality ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 226
- MBE Code : 108
Macbeth
Our Oxford Shakespeare Macbeth book includes explanatory illustrations, annotations or on-page notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes. It was made incredibly accessible to students offering rigorous scholarly credentials ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 127
- MBE Code : 103
Macbeth
This Scholastic Classics edition of Shakespeare's well-known tragedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike.
By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes.
When three sinister ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 134
- MBE Code : 297
Macbeth – Annotation Edition
Scholastic Annotation-friendly editions come with extra wide margins and double spaced lines, they are perfect for your annotations.
They include:
Large spaces between lines and large outer margins, perfect for highlighting and note-taking....
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 208
- MBE Code : 509
Martyn Pig
His name is Martyn Pig, his name may be bad… But his life is even worse, it is filled with nothing but misery and it has always been that way.His mother is gone. His father hates him. But at least things can't get any worse. Or so he ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 256
- MBE Code : 188
Midsummer Nights Dream
Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. A Midsummer Night's ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 128
- MBE Code : 116
Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing is a popular text for study by secondary school students, across the globe. Included in the Oxford School Shakespeare collection, which is an acclaimed edition which has been specifically designed for students.
With the ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 160
- MBE Code : 121
My Name Is Leon
It's 1981, a year of riots and royal weddings. The Dukes of Hazzard is on TV. Curly Wurlys are in the shops. And trying to find a place in it all is nine-year-old Leon. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen. They've lost one...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 288
- MBE Code : 519
Never Let Me Go
Described to be one of the most acclaimed novels to be published in recent years.
Kazuo Ishiguro imagines the lives of a group of students who are growing up in an ominous, skewed version of contemporary England.
All narrated by “Kathy”, ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 304
- MBE Code : 162
Of Mice And Men
Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 122
- MBE Code : 109
Oliver Twist
The story of orphaned Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves. Plunged into a dark criminal underworld of vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 352
- MBE Code : 129
Othello
As the scene begins at night, in the city of Venice. The character of Iago, who is an ensign in the Venetian Army is bitter about being passed over for lieutenant in favour of Cassio. Leading to twisted lies, betrayal and in the end, deathly ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 208
- MBE Code : 150
Oxford English Thesaurus For Schools
The ample Oxford English Thesaurus For Schools is essential for any writing support needed. And ideal for specifically Key Stage 3 & 4 students.This secondary school orientated thesaurus is simple-to-use, with its accessible layout. And delivers ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
- Number Of Pages : 800
- MBE Code : 132