This book provides challenging and thought-provoking material which will prepare Year 9 pupils for the rigour of public examination and pave the way for success at GCSE/IGCSE. The material is not constrained by set texts, leaving pupils free to use their imagination and think creatively. - Bridges the gap between Key Stage 3 and GCSE/IGCSE to ensure that pupils have plenty of new and inspiring material which will challenge them as they move into Year 9 - Features a wealth of rigorous and thought-provoking exercises based on both fiction and non-fiction passages and poetry, which will encourage pupils to think creatively and use their imagination - Features revision of key grammar and tips for expanding vocabulary so that pupils develop excellent personal writing skills