Often when I am building a novel study for one of my classes, Shmoop offers a good outline of the text, plot details, characters and chapter summaries. They also have a small, but good, selection of full-text e-books for teachers and students to use. This is a very helpful and timely resource, because of Covid-19 all my classes are now taught remotely without access to our books in school. These texts also align with Shmoop's Study Guides--also a helpful resource for students and teachers alike. Offering free online access to ACT/SAT and English/Math skill building is especially helpful with most students home because of Covid-19, though I find them helpful throughout the year.

I like the language and voice of the literary summaries. They are witty and student friendly.

Simple to the point explanations. It has lots of materials for both students and teachers. Many teachers think the students will not read the actual books. I like to use it as a resource. My students still need to do the work themselves.