Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children

Name: Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children
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SKU: 9781398820289
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet

By Samantha Newman

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Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children brings the Bard's most famous stories to life in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. Samantha Newman cleverly adapts the language, preserving Shakespeare's unique style while simplifying plots for children aged 7 and above. Readers will laugh at the comedic mishaps in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, experience the mysterious thrills of Macbeth, and feel the poignant tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The book also includes insights into Shakespeare's life and background details about his plays.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children

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Ideal for children aged 7 and upwards who are being introduced to Shakespeare. Suitable for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a playful yet respectful retelling of classic tales that combines entertainment with educational value.

Description

William Shakespeare's most famous stories are brought to life for a new generation!

This cleverly adapted, wittily illustrated book is the ideal introduction to Shakespeare. Samantha Newman's reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Also included is a profile on Shakespeare and background information about the plays.

Young readers will...
• Giggle at the slapstick comedy in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
• Enjoy the absurd comedy of Twelfth Night.
• Thrill to the supernatural drama of Macbeth.
• Swoon to the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

A great gift for children aged 7+.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398820289

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ceej Rowland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Samantha Newman

About the Author

Sam Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales.

Ceej Rowland has been a practising illustrator for the past ten years, and has been drawing in general for much longer than that. Taking inspiration from people and their surroundings, he gets a real kick out of capturing the little details that make a piece of work stand out, challenging his comfort zone whenever he gets the chance.

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