Blood Brothers Text Guide (Ages 14-16)
- • MASTER Willy Russell's Blood Brothers with clear scene-by-scene analysis and key quotes
- • Includes Character Analysis, Themes, Context & Exam Technique
- • Aligned to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas GCSE specifications
- • Features practice questions and exam tips to boost confidence and grades
- • Standard Delivery within 4-5 working days.
About the Blood Brothers Text Guide (Ages 14-16)
If your Year 10 or Year 11 teenager is studying Willy Russell's Blood Brothers Text Guide (Ages 14-16) for GCSE English Literature, this CGP guide gives them everything they need to analyse the play with confidence and tackle exam questions successfully. Written for students aged 14–16, it unpacks the key characters, themes, context, and language techniques examiners expect, so your child can walk into the exam hall knowing exactly what to write.
Inside, they'll find scene-by-scene summaries that break down the plot, detailed character profiles explaining the Johnstone and Lyons families, and clear analysis of Russell's use of dramatic techniques and social commentary. Each section connects the play's 1980s Liverpool setting to the wider themes of class, fate, and superstition, helping students write essays that show genuine understanding. Practice exam-style questions throughout let them test their knowledge and build the skills to structure strong, focused answers under timed conditions.

The result is calmer, more focused revision and exam performance. Your child will learn how to identify Russell's writer's techniques, explore the historical and social context of 1960s and 1980s Britain, and write analytical paragraphs that directly address AQA, Edexcel, OCR, or Eduqas assessment objectives. Whether they're revising independently or need a clear reference to support classroom learning, this guide turns a complex text into manageable, exam-ready knowledge that builds genuine confidence in English Literature.

This Blood Brothers guide is ideal for any GCSE student preparing for closed-book Literature exams across all major UK exam boards. It supports the full range of assessment objectives, encourages critical thinking, and helps students write essays that demonstrate both detailed textual knowledge and perceptive analysis—without overwhelming them with unnecessary detail.
- Comprehensive coverage of characters, themes, context, and language tailored to GCSE English Literature requirements
- Scene-by-scene summaries and exam-style practice questions to build confidence and technique
- Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Eduqas specifications for ages 14–16
- Clear analysis of Russell's dramatic techniques, superstition, class conflict, and social commentary
- Published by CGP—trusted by UK families for straightforward, exam-focused revision resources
| Product Code | Publisher | ISBN 13 |
| EN1863 | CGP | 9781782943112 |
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The Blood Brothers Text Guide (Ages 14-16) is absolutely perfect for children in Year 10 or Year 11 studying the national curriculum in England.
It is also very useful for children in the devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that study similar curriculums.
Finally, the Blood Brothers Text Guide (Ages 14-16) is also very useful for children studying outside of the UK on comparable international curriculums such as the Cambridge Primary Curriculum or The Pearson Edexcel International Primary Curriculum.
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