<p>Together with Leah Crawford, Angela Jenkins and Julie Sargent, Bob Cox has compiled this rich resource, complete with vivid illustrations by Victoria Cox, to help teachers enhance their learners'' engagement with challenging texts and develop their writing skills as budding wordsmiths.<span>The authors, working in association with the Opening Doors network of schools, are addressing the vital concept of ''how'' schools can pitch high but include all pupils.</span></p><p>The authors'' innovative ideas on theory, best practice and how to cultivate a pioneering classroom spirit will empower teachers to explore with their learners the scope and depth of literature; literature capable of inspiring high standards and instilling a love of language in its many forms. Furthermore, they help teachers to lay down intricate curricular pathways that will prompt their pupils to better enjoy literature, read and analyse texts with a greater sense of curiosity, and write wi