SUMMARY: challenging read with broad vocabulary. Good for 11+ prep. Inexperienced readers will struggle to comprehend without assistance. Published date: 1843Author: Charles DickensGenre: Ghost story, Gothic, Victorian Literature Read Sample on Amazon (Wordsworth Classics) Available for Free on Gutenberg.org SYNOPSIS A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first

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If you’re planning a trip  to London with your family, you might be wondering how to make it an educational experience for your kids. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for educational day trips in London that the whole family will enjoy. Here are a few ideas to get you

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An experienced English tutor reveals 6 common reasons that cause children to struggle with GCSE English. Find out if one or more of these might be holding your child back…