'Fever Pitch' is one of Nick Hornby's most popular works. Choosing it for BritLit meant a departure from the norm, if by the norm we mean the extensive reading list provided by the Portuguese Ministry of Education. The reason that BritLit has chosen this book is because the final tournament of the UEFA Cup, Euro 2004, is being hosted by Portugal, and BritLit wants to be part of the game.

'Fever Pitch' traces the story of the author from his first introduction to Arsenal Football Club through the trials and tribulations of over two decades as a devoted fan. Some read the book as a book about football. Some would say that the book is not about football at all, but about obsession, and about growing up. Whatever the reality, it has something for everyone, from the football sceptic to the passionate fan.

Please note this Brit Lit package contains an extract from the novel only, not the complete text.

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• Story 67k pdf extract from 'Fever Pitch'

• Introduction for teachers 100k pdf

• Characterisation 219k pdf Character based activities

• Context 1.7mb pdf background information and exercises

• Word Work 604k pdf language activities

• After reading exercises 293k pdf follow-up and consolidation

• Answer key 103k pdf teacher's notes for activities.

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