When a plane crashes on a remote island, a group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. As the reality of their situation sets in, the boys attempt to establish control and their world gradually descends into brutal savagery. As Catcher in the Rye became the classic coming-of-age tale, Lord of the Flies is the classic story of innocence lost.
First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension question, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of William Golding, historical context relevant to the novel, and an essay on Lord of the Flies by Golging entiteld 'Fable'. Aimed at students at Key Stages 3 and 4, it is also includes a section fot advanced or A-level students.
The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text- ideal fot use in the classroom and at home
