MacB (New Longman Literature 11-14)

by Julie Macey (Author), Neil Arksey (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.25

  Banksie and MacB have practised endlessly to get into the football team, under talented captain Duncan King. But when they succeed, MacB starts to behave strangely. Then Duncan has a terrible accident - and Banksie can't help wondering if MacB was involved.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  This title provides a version of Macbeth - transposed to the football field. MacB, with the help of his friend Banksie, plans to supplant Duncan King as the star striker in their school football team. A nasty bike accident puts Duncan out of the game and gives MacB his chance. But Banksie becomes suspicious about the accident - just where was MacB at the time and how far would he go when urged on by his formidable mother? The action of the play is worked through as MacB's ambitions sour and crumble on the football pitch.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.25

  What's the hook? Relocates the drama of Shakespeare's Macbeth to the school football field. Strikingly original in its approach, MacB grips boys and girls alike. Includes engaging make characters and situations with which disenchanted readers can easily identify. What are the themes? Friendship, school life, mystery and imagination and individual vs society. Teaching points? Excellent way into Shakespeare's Macbeth - opportunities to compare scenes on the football field with the battle scenes in Macbeth and compare the genres of drama and prose. Gripping story line and thrilling writing style provide plenty of opportunities for shared and guided reading.