In the words of the text's best-selling author, John Langan, "Grammar books can be really dull. But they don't have to be. English Essentials is a new text that makes grammar, punctuation, and usage interesting- with pictures, stories, and activities students will enjoy." The affordable price, ease of use, and simple, familiar language distinguish this engaging text from others on the market.
I had multiple copies of this text in my library, and I thought at first it was very basic. Once you begin reading, however, you begin to realize that what is explained in English grammar is necessary, and so this is why the basics are emphasized. In context, everything in the book spells out advanced grammar and composition in fact, or advanced HS level; that is, if you can manage working through all the ideas. It is, nonetheless a pretty simple read, but it does take patience.