Great Expectations Text Guide (Ages 14-16)
- • MASTER Dickens' classic with clear plot summaries, character analysis & exam techniques
- • Includes Context, Themes, Language & Structure analysis
- • Aligned to GCSE English Literature for AQA, Edexcel, OCR & Eduqas exam boards
- • Features practice questions with detailed guidance to boost GCSE essay skills
- • Standard Delivery within 2-3 working days.
About the Great Expectations Text Guide (Ages 14-16)
If your Year 10 or Year 11 student is studying Dickens for GCSE English Literature, the Great Expectations Text Guide (Ages 14-16) from CGP gives them everything they need to understand the novel, analyse the characters and themes, and confidently tackle exam questions. It covers all four main exam boards—AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas—so no matter which specification your child follows, this guide keeps them on track and ready for their paper.

Inside you'll find detailed plot summaries, in-depth character profiles, and clear explanations of Dickens's language and structure—all written in straightforward English that makes revision quicker and less daunting. Each section includes practice questions to test understanding, and QR codes throughout the book link to online Sudden Fail Quizzes that cover plot, characters, context, themes and techniques. These short, targeted quizzes help your child identify gaps and consolidate knowledge between study sessions, turning passive reading into active learning.

By the time your child has worked through this guide, they'll have a solid grasp of the novel's themes—social class, ambition, crime and justice, relationships—and the confidence to write structured, insightful essays under timed conditions. The exam advice section walks them step-by-step through planning answers, choosing quotations, and writing strong introductions and main paragraphs, with a sample question, worked answer and examiner comments to show exactly what top marks look like. It's the kind of support that turns uncertainty into calm, focused revision.
This CGP text guide is ideal for GCSE English Literature students in Years 10 and 11 who need a single, reliable resource to support their study of Great Expectations. It covers the full English National Curriculum requirements for the novel and pairs well with class teaching, homework tasks and independent revision. A physical book that arrives quickly, it sits alongside notes and anthology texts to give your child the knowledge and exam technique they need to succeed.
- Comprehensive coverage of plot, characters, themes and writer's techniques for Great Expectations at GCSE level
- Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas English Literature specifications
- Practice questions in every section plus QR codes linking to online Sudden Fail Quizzes for self-testing
- Complete exam advice section with sample questions, worked answers and examiner tips
- Written for ages 14–16 (Years 10 and 11) in clear, accessible language
Product Code | Publisher | ISBN 13 |
EN1136 | CGP | 9781847624864 |






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