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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · February 11, 2025
Tales from Shakespeare
Discover Shakespeare's magic through ten captivating retellings, each uniquely illustrated.
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Michael Morpurgo
Biography
Michael Morpurgo has written more than 120 books. His most well-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar nominated film. Michael Foreman has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice.
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30
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Publication timeline from 1375 to 2025.
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Book type breakdown: 6 picture books, 30 chapter books.
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Collaborators
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