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NEW FOR 2011
For the UK's bestselling guide to Of Mice & Men, and everything you need to know to get the grade you want - turn to York Notes.
Now in full colour, updated for the new GCSE and available in a new, student-friendly size, York Notes for GCSE is now easier to use and easier to read, so it’s easier than ever to get top marks.
Written by examiners and teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text, York Notes has the most in-depth coverage and analysis of everything from themes and contexts to characters, plots and language. You’ll get the low-down on everything you’ll need to demonstrate how well you understand the text and write the best essays.
There are sample answers, essay plans and specialist guidance on understanding the questions you’ll be asked in an exam, together with an array of handy quotes, checklists, study tips, grade boosters and revision activities to help you learn, revise efficiently and remember everything you’ll need to write the very best answers.
It’s the ultimate guide to revision and exam success.
For over 25 years, York Notes has been helping students just like you achieve the very best grade they can in their exam. So if you’re looking for straightforward, easy-to-use advice on how to boost your grades to the next level, York Notes for GCSE is the only guide you’re going to need.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I brought this book just two weeks before my english lit exam in may 2011, i did a mock exam about 3 weeks before i have my real exam i got an A on my peoms essay but a really low C in my 'of mice and men' essay , which brought my grade down to about a low B. I brought this book read it all before my exam within the 2 weeks , and i also used it to make notes about the characters, which was very helpful. Not so long ago i took my english lit exam opened the paper and there was a huge smile on my face , there is nothing better than having a confident start to your exam i can honestly say this book helped me get that start!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my GCSE controlled assessment examination, and it has been immensely helpful.
The book, which is excellently structured and very well written, is divided into 6 parts: Introduction, Plot and Action, Characters, Key Contexts and Themes, Language and Structure, and Grade Booster. The first part gives revision advice and an overview of the characters and setting. The second, Plot and Action, gives a two page plot summary for the whole novella before giving a two page summary for every chapter which contains the key events and detailed language analysation and themes, as well as examiners' tips. The third part gives detailed information about each character and useful quotes backed up by explanations, along with detailed examiners' tips. The fourth part, Key Contexts and Themes, provides information on the period of time the book was written in and the key themes that Steinbeck places in his novella, "Dreams", "Prejudice" and "Loneliness" for example. Part Five gives the reader an idea of the literary devices Steinbeck uses to give meaning to the book, including information about the novella's structure. The concluding part of the revision guide gives exam advice and information about how to write a literature essay. The book is rounded off by a page with definitions of literary terms, a very useful addition to the book.
Scattered throughout the whole revision guide are useful revision questions and activities, and examiners' advice. This book, better than the CGP equivalent in my opinion, will not be the key to your GCSE sucess—no book can write your essay for you and you cannot parrot off A* essays—but I would thoroughly recommend it to anybody, no matter what grade you are aiming for, because it contains detailed, invaluable advice which complements class notes and ultimately helps you get the best grade you can.
The book, which is excellently structured and very well written, is divided into 6 parts: Introduction, Plot and Action, Characters, Key Contexts and Themes, Language and Structure, and Grade Booster. The first part gives revision advice and an overview of the characters and setting. The second, Plot and Action, gives a two page plot summary for the whole novella before giving a two page summary for every chapter which contains the key events and detailed language analysation and themes, as well as examiners' tips. The third part gives detailed information about each character and useful quotes backed up by explanations, along with detailed examiners' tips. The fourth part, Key Contexts and Themes, provides information on the period of time the book was written in and the key themes that Steinbeck places in his novella, "Dreams", "Prejudice" and "Loneliness" for example. Part Five gives the reader an idea of the literary devices Steinbeck uses to give meaning to the book, including information about the novella's structure. The concluding part of the revision guide gives exam advice and information about how to write a literature essay. The book is rounded off by a page with definitions of literary terms, a very useful addition to the book.
Scattered throughout the whole revision guide are useful revision questions and activities, and examiners' advice. This book, better than the CGP equivalent in my opinion, will not be the key to your GCSE sucess—no book can write your essay for you and you cannot parrot off A* essays—but I would thoroughly recommend it to anybody, no matter what grade you are aiming for, because it contains detailed, invaluable advice which complements class notes and ultimately helps you get the best grade you can.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
n excellent aide to all who are using this novel. This product is right on the ball when used for revision. My sgtudents have found it veery beneficial. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
very good
Very good it helps a lot if you are studying the book for GCSE. it helps you to understand the themes, plot and characters.
Published 12 days ago by Jack
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This guide for Of Mice and Men is quite good and gave the nessarsary quotes and details that I could revise from, what I thought however was that the book was more centered towards... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adam Crosbie
GREAT BOOK
I Think This Book Is Fantastic, It Has Helped Me Loads With My GCSE's Coming Up In May. It Has Most Things From
1)All The Sections
2)Charecter Sections
3)Dreams And... Read more
1)All The Sections
2)Charecter Sections
3)Dreams And... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Connor.M
Gcse
I wouldn't recomend this book as i had to do this for my GCSE as part of my English literature exam and i found it boring as we were watching the film alongside it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Spanner234
Superb
I had my English exam about 3 weeks ago, and if it wasn't for york notes, i may have died! Love you guys!!!
Published 3 months ago by Leo Rowell
It's ok...
My opinion is that I felt the reviews left me with my hopes too high, hence why I am disappointed... Read more
Published 5 months ago by L.Earith
GCSE
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR ANY OFF THE CHILDREN DOING THERE GSES. HOPE THAT THIS BOOK HELPS THEM TO PASS
Published 5 months ago by justnails
Of mice and men GCSE
I would just like to say a massive THANKYOU. My son is doing his exams and they are doing about 'Of mice and men' this is IDEAL and looks just the thing to help him with his... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donna M. Lister
great value study guide
The study guide came very quickly I ordered it for my son. He was pleased with the guide and found it very well laid out and easy reference for study
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Ruth I. Jackson
Great study guide
Purchased this for my son, who is very pleased with it. The book represents excellent value: easy to use,well detailed and packed full of tips and insights,surely any student could... Read more
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