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Conviction

Not just a novel. A complete learning experience—historically grounded, classroom-ready and built around the human cost of demanding a voice.

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Cover of Conviction by Olly Wyatt
Scotland, 1792

When private conscience collides with public power.

As revolutionary ideas spread across Europe, Thomas Muir dares to argue that ordinary people deserve a voice. Tried for sedition and exiled to Australia, his journey—alongside Jane Lambert, a woman denied power but not courage—becomes a story of injustice, resistance and conviction.

Based on real events, the novel is written for general readers and for CEFR B2–C1, KS3/S3 and secondary EAL classrooms.

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  • Historical context before every chapter
  • CEFR-graded vocabulary support
  • Self-marking comprehension quizzes
  • Discussion and creative-writing prompts
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Download the chapter, introductory PowerPoint, vocabulary activities, comprehension quiz and scaffolded creative-writing task.

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Who it is for

A novel with more than one doorway.

For classrooms, EAL learners, schools exploring democracy and readers drawn to historically grounded human stories.

Teachers

A complete learning platform reduces preparation while preserving meaningful discussion.

Learners

Language support helps pupils meet demanding ideas without simplifying them away.

Readers

A story of courage, betrayal, exile and an audacious escape across the Pacific.