Features include twenty stories written or published since 1994; stories by two Nobel prize-winners, the new generation of talent, and a generous selection from established favourites and an introduction showing clear links to the new curriculum, fulfilling all the literature requirements. Features: twenty stories written or published since 1994; stories by two Nobel prize-winners, the new generation of talent, and a generous selection from established favourites; introduction showing clear links to the new curriculum, fulfilling all the literature requirements; notes on stories and writers to develop learners understanding of genre and context; range of activities for use in class or as homework practice; help with difficult words; topics to grab learners attention.