Drifters George and Lennie search for work and land, but Lennie's strength leads to tragedy. This special student edition includes extra-wide margins, an introduction, notes, chapter summaries, and a vocabulary list.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A glossary of literary terms

Drifters in Search of Work

George and Lennie's Dream

George and his childlike friend Lennie have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back – and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. They travel from place to place, looking for work, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie becomes a victim of his own strength.

Finding Work on a Ranch in California's Salinas Valley

Eventually, they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie becomes a victim of his own strength.

The Tragic Ending

In the tragic ending, Lennie accidentally kills a woman while trying to pet her, and George is forced to shoot him to prevent him from being lynched by a mob of angry workers.

Extra-Wide Margins

This special student edition of John Steinbeck's moving novel of friendship and inequality is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes


• An introduction and notes by Steinbeck expert Dr. Barbara Heavilin


• Chapter summaries


• A vocabulary list


• A glossary of literary terms

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 153 x 198 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241670859