Tales from Shakespeare

By Michael Morpurgo

Discover Shakespeare's magic through ten captivating retellings, each uniquely illustrated.

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304 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into ten of Shakespeare's timeless tales, reimagined with warmth and charm. From the tragedy of Macbeth to the whimsy of A Midsummer Night's Dream, each story is brought to life with stunning illustrations. Will these retellings capture the essence of the Bard for a new generation? Explore the drama, romance, and intrigue that have enchanted audiences for centuries, now accessible to young readers.

From the publisher

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare - the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift.A contemporary Lamb’s Tales for a new generation.Featuring: Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo AdeolaThe Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle AvelinoRomeo and Juliet, illustrated by Peter BaileyThe Tempest, illustrated by BarrouxTwelfth Night, illustrated by Ian BeckHenry V, illustrated by Christian BirminghamA Midsummer Night’s Dream, illustrated by Alona MillgramHamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy ColeKing Lear, illustrated by Michael ForemanThe Winter’s Tale, illustrated by Sam Usher

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