Oxford English Dictionary for Schools

OK: the annoying thing about school is the lack of autocorrect and Wikipedia in lessons. It may take a few hundred years before teachers finally see the value of using mobile phones in class. So until then, USE A DICTIONARY. But not any old dictionary. This one! Naturally, like any dictionary it lets you look up meanings and spellings. But it also helps you write better, with alternatives for overused words and example sentences from your favourite books. You’ll never be stuck on the meaning of ‘mitochondria’ ever again. And it’s definitely allowed in class.

• Perfect companion for secondary school

• Includes synonyms for overused words and language tips

• Example sentences from authors including David Almond, Philip Pullman and Anthony Horowitz