PREFACE This book is the result of many years experience in English Language Teaching. It covers the new Britannica Learning Syllabus designed for CBSE, the English Channel, Literature Reader which caters to the needs of teachers and students. The notes for all the stories and poems have been carefully in conformity with the topics as sets forth in the syllabus. It comprises glossary, synopsis, solved book back exercises, annotations and antonyms. In hope that it will be highly suitable and quite opt for parents too as it serves as a great support and easier way to refer the solved questions which aids them to train their wards at home during examinations.