Oxford Playscripts: The Demon Headmaster
by Gillian Cross

Name: Oxford Playscripts: The Demon Headmaster
Brand: Gillian Cross
SKU: 9780198320647
Rating: 3.81 (2825 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

British Adaptation Mystery

Why we like it

"'The Demon Headmaster' by Gillian Cross captures the fear of authority and manipulation in a thrilling, supernatural narrative."

From: Horror & Supernatural Scripts

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the adaptation. Many appreciate the nostalgic connection to childhood fears, while some find it lacking in genuine suspense and thrill.

Nostalgic for 90s kidsGripping storylineRelatable charactersNot scary enoughDisappointing climax

Synopsis

An engaging classroom playscript.

A group of friends take a stand against the actions of their Headmaster, who wants to take over the world.

Strange things happen at Lloyd and Harvey Hunter's school.

When their new foster sister Dinah arrives she wants to find out why...but can she escape the Demon Headmaster?

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