Oxford Playscripts: Brother In The Land
by Robert Swindells

Name: Oxford Playscripts: Brother In The Land
Brand: Robert Swindells
SKU: 9780198320845
Rating: 3.95 (1489 reviews)

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British Adaptation

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Brother In The Land' to be a haunting and powerful young adult novel dealing with the grim aftermath of a nuclear attack. Many appreciate its emotional depth and compelling characters, particularly Danny and Kim. While it is recognized as a harrowing read, some mention that it may be too bleak or depressing for younger audiences.

Compelling charactersEmotionally impactfulWell-written narrativePowerful themesToo bleak for someConfusing ending for a few

Synopsis

An engaging classroom playscript.

When a nuclear bomb wrecks his hometown and rips his family apart, 15-year-old Danny has to learn the art of survival...and fast.

Under constant threat from radiation sickness, starvation, and the men who have seized power, Danny struggles to protect himself and his brother.

Then he joins the resistance and the real fight begins...

New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives.

Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.