Shakespeare's Stories

By Samantha Newman, Gaynor Aaltonen, Mx Khoa Le (Illustrator)

Discover Shakespeare's timeless tales reimagined for young readers.

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128 pages

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Introduce young readers to Shakespeare's world with this vibrant collection. Follow iconic characters like Romeo, Juliet, and Macbeth as their stories unfold in simplified language. With stunning illustrations, these classic tales are accessible and captivating for all ages. Will love conquer all? Can ambition lead to downfall? Dive into these timeless dramas and find out.

From the publisher

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard’s timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Shakespeare’s plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Sam Newman’s cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare’s own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-color illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le’s will delight young and old alike. Stories include: - Antony and Cleopatra - As You Like It - Comedy of Errors - Hamlet - King Lear - Love’s Labour’s Lost - Macbeth - The Merchant of Venice - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Much Ado About Nothing - Othello - Romeo and Juliet - The Tempest - The Winter’s Tale - Twelfth Night

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