The New E.A.E.P. Literature Guides is a series specifically written for the current setbooks for literature at School Certificate Level. Even so, they are also invaluable to students in colleges and universities. The guides analyse the texts, paying attention to thematic concerns, characterisation, style and language use and the relevance of the works to contemporary society.

This study guide is written to serve as a companion study to Velma Pollard's Homestretch. It follows the guidelines of the new integrated English syllabus. It provides an in-depth analysis of the novel to help the learner gain knowledge, understanding, interpretation and responsiveness to the text. In addition, the guide gives interactive study activities that directly involve the learner in evaluating the issues discussed. At the end of the guide, model questions have been provided to enhance the understanding of the novel and to prepare the student for examinations.