Oxford Playscripts: Brother in the Land

Oxford Playscripts: Brother in the Land
Author/Publisher: Robert Swindells / Oxford University Press
Target Audience: Secondary school students aged 12-16, especially those studying English literature or drama.
Key Features:

• Comprehensive Content: Brother in the Land explores life in a post-apocalyptic world, following the story of a teenage boy trying to survive after a nuclear attack.
• Clear Explanations: The play script format makes the complex themes of survival, conflict, and moral dilemmas easy to understand for younger readers.
• Practice Questions: Includes discussion and comprehension questions at the end of each act, encouraging critical thinking and engagement with the text.
• Exam Focused: Designed with exam preparation in mind, helping students develop their analytical skills in preparation for literature exams.
• Interactive Elements: Contains classroom activities, performance tips, and group work suggestions to make learning more interactive and collaborative.
• Aligned with Curriculum: Tailored to the UK curriculum and suitable for GCSE English Literature studies.

Educational Value:
The book helps students understand key themes of survival, morality, and societal collapse, while improving their analytical and interpretive skills in English literature. It also encourages empathy and ethical thinking.

Format and Quality:
Paperback, 128 pages, with black-and-white illustrations and space for notes, ideal for classroom use.

Why Choose This Book:
Perfect for students aiming to deepen their understanding of complex themes and characters in literature, while preparing for English exams.

Available at:
Books for the Future, with delivery to all cities in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.