School and Schooldays

by Jeremy Hunter and John McRae

Published 28 March 1991
Aims to introduce students to an appreciation of literature by treating the theme of school in an entertaining and informative way. The extracts are followed by exercises on the following page which cover listening, reading and discussion. The book and accompanying cassette features extracts from writers' accounts of school. Included are "The Diary of Adrian Mole" and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie".

The Importance of Being Wilde

by Jeremy Hunter and John McRae

Published 26 September 1991
The second title in the "Talking Texts" series covers many of Wilde's genres and shows the versatility of his talent, as well as providing background and biographical notes. This cassette, which features extracts from the book, is aimed at students of secondary level and their teachers both in the UK and abroad. The authors also wrote "Talking Texts: Schools and Schooldays".