When you take A Dip in the Poole you will find a collection of stories covering a wide range of themes and styles that have been chosen for their readability and variety as writing models. As an anthology, A Dip in the Poole encourages students to explore how different authors construct plots, use language, introduce characters and handle themes. A comprehensive guide to answering questions and writing essays will assist students with their own writing, particularly as they work through the graded activities following each story. Contributors include: Roald Dahl, Ray Bradbury, Doris Lessing, Judith Wright, Somerset Maugham, Alan Marshall and more...