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Macbeth and Son

By Jackie French
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Macbeth and Son by Jackie French intertwines the stories of two boys across different times: Lulach in 11th-century Scotland and Luke in contemporary Australia. Both boys face challenges with complex family dynamics and power struggles, as they learn about courage and destiny through mysterious connections to the legendary Macbeth. The tale explores themes of history, fate, and resilience in a way that captivates young readers.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate stories that intertwine historical events with modern narratives. It combines elements from Shakespeare's classic tale with a contemporary story, offering a unique exploration of themes like ambition, power, and family relationships through the eyes of young protagonists.

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Macbeth and Son

Luke lives in modern-day Australia with his mother and stepfather, Sam. Lulach lives in 9th century Scotland with his mother and stepfather, Macbeth. Luke dreams about Lulach and Macbeth and knows him to be a king who restored peace to the land. Luke wonders as he studies Macbeth why Shakespeare made him a villain. Ages 10-14.

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A modern tale of truth and lies woven with a story from the past.

Luke lives in modern-day Australia with his mother and stepfather, Sam. He is burdened by a guilty secret: Sam has helped him to cheat in an entrance exam for a prestigious school.

Lulach lives in ninth-century Scotland with his mother and stepfather, Macbeth. Macbeth becomes a great king and restores peace to the land.

Luke dreams about Lulach and Macbeth at night. He is also studying the play Macbeth at school, and in Shakespeare's version, Macbeth is a villain who murders the rightful king. Why did Shakespeare lie about who Macbeth really was? When is it okay to lie and when should you tell the truth?

Similarly to Hitler's Daughter, Macbeth and Son challenges the reader to consider the actions of people, both in the past and present. From a seemingly simple storyline, Macbeth and Son arrives at the morally complex question: 'What is truth? And how important is it?'

AWARDS

Shortlisted - 2007 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207200342

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie French Young Adult

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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