younger teens

Loose change

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:12:49 +0100

The kit is based on the short story of the same name by author Andrea Levy. The story was first published in ‘The Independent on Sunday' and later in the anthology ‘Underwords - The Hidden City' published by Maia Press Limited.

Genie-us

admin — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000

Louise Cooper’s stories usually have a twist in the tale, and this is no different. It starts off ordinarily enough with a king, a crying princess and a poor suitor for the princess’s hand. So, what happens to cheer the princess up? Probably not what you think…

Pink Bow Tie

admin — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:58:35 +0000

'Pink Bow Tie' is a new departure for BritLit. The material is prepared for young teenagers, aged 13 or 14, and is based on an authentic short story by popular Australian children's writer Paul Jennings.

The Copy

admin — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:00:00 +0100

This kit is based on a story by Paul Jennings, the third of his stories subjected to the BritLit treatment. Like most of Jenning's tales it centres on a hapless school student who, in this case, tries to find an ingenious way to shake off the bully who has been tormenting him and, at the same time, keep his girlfriend.

Emergency landing

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:00:00 +0000

'Emergency Landing' is a very short story by Louise Cooper, from her collection of very short stories called 'Short and Scary'.

Ex Poser

admin — Wed, 07 May 2003 13:00:00 +0100

'Ex Poser' is the second in series of short stories selected for 13 and 14 year old learners of English. It is based on another authentic short story by popular Australian children's writer Paul Jennings, the first having proved so popular.