3.70 avg rating — 3,194,540 ratings

"Classic story whose lessons are still very valid. An interesting text for male students to read as well"

4.26 avg rating — 6,871,294 ratings

"Enormous range of themes to be explored in this text. Perennially loved by students and teachers"

4.20 avg rating — 5,444,429 ratings

"More than ever the lessons about 'Big'Brother' are essential particularly with regard to the role of language and media in our world"

3.89 avg rating — 1,018,536 ratings

" A range of lessons to be learned and serious questions raised about the ethical aspects of science and scientific developments. It also explores the crucial questions of what makes us human and how this develops as we grow and age."

3.91 avg rating — 1,881,242 ratings

"A play fully relevant to our time. When our communities are controlled to the point of no freedom of choice, poor decisions are made at community and personal levels. Students need to see the parallels with not only the Cold War era but also the Post-9/11 period with the implementation of legislation such as the Patriot act and the hysteria created around all things Muslim"

3.90 avg rating — 2,041,760 ratings

"Classic tale of power and the abuse of loyalty and responsibility. Students love this play"

3.99 avg rating — 2,072,900 ratings

"An important modern classic - the themes explored were ahead of their time in recognising the possible developments of science. It encourages students to think about the ethical directions of science and the cost in terms of losing our humanity and individual identity."

4.03 avg rating — 1,048,837 ratings

"Why would this not be on the list? One of Shakespeare's greatest plays, exploring the construction of reality, the madness which comes when we seek revenge, the quest to right a very bad wrong. All things students sink their teeth into."

3.61 avg rating — 463,494 ratings

"Modern themes are so prevalent in this text - the power of government to destroy the individual, the impact of hysteria on society (especially important post 9/11), the importance of maintaining your morality in an immoral world."

3.89 avg rating — 436,144 ratings

"The impact of the power of words is clearly demonstrated in this play. It is not just a romance story but a text which clearly demonstrates that with the right words you can make anyone do what you want. A powerful lesson for students."

3.41 avg rating — 397 ratings

"A crucial perspective of a prominent part of our history. The emergence of the 'Digger' as part of our iconography and identity has previously silence the role of Indigenous soldiers in conflict in which we have been involved. It is essential students learn not only the history, through this text, but also the related themes of racism, courage, acceptance and the challenge/violence of war itself regardless of colour."

3.90 avg rating — 2,829,811 ratings

"The importance of dreams, the vital role of relationships in survival, the enormous cost of acting in the best interests of another person are all essential themes in this text. Students respond well to this small novel which packs an enormous literary punch."