Oxford Playscripts: Bog Child

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An adaptation for schools of award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd's novel.

Playwright: Adrian Flynn and Author of novel on which the play is based: Siobhan Dowd

Suitable for: GCSE/KS3 English and Drama students

Price: £11.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-831087-7
Publication date: 07/05/2009
Paperback: 144 pages
Dimensions: 216x170mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, this adaptation of award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd's novel intersects the stories of teenage Fergus and his hunger striker brother with Mel, whose ancient body he finds preserved in the bog.

Features

Exciting adaptations of modern and classic novels, and a range of original plays
Motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks
Insights into the plays by the authors and adaptors
Notes on props and staging

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Reviews

The text includes useful support for classroom teachers providing appendices on background information and a range of helpful activities for both English and Drama lessons all referenced to Framework objectives and to the possibilities for self and peer assessment. Enjoyable, accessible and challenging, it is to be recommended on all fronts. - John Hickman, NATE Classroom

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