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A Shakespeare Story: Macbeth

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A Shakespeare Story: Macbeth is a vibrant retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, designed to introduce young readers to the Bard's work. Andrew Matthews adapts Macbeth with accessible language and lively storytelling, enriched by Tony Ross's expressive and humorous illustrations. The book also includes notes on key themes and background on the Globe Theatre, providing an engaging context for readers.
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Ideal for school students studying English Literary Heritage at KS2 through KS4, and for any young reader eager to explore Shakespeare's stories with engaging notes for discussion.

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Out, damned spot! A brilliant retelling of this classic tale of witches, murder and madness. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Evil in Macbeth.

This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.

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This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection, The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre.

Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony Ross, provide an introduction to this important part of our cultural heritage in the most enjoyable way. Perfect for school use, as the National Curriculum specifies that two Shakespeare stories are studied as part of English Literary Heritage KS3 and 4. Also optional at KS2. The notes highlighting themes in the specific stories will help to focus discussions.

Series: A Shakespeare Story

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  • A Shakespeare Story: Romeo And Juliet
    This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony...
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  • A Shakespeare Story: Twelfth Night
    This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony...
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  • A Shakespeare Story: Macbeth
    This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection, The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony...
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Praised as an excellent introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences, reviewers commend Andrew Matthews for capturing the beauty and power of the original plays. The text's rhythmic language invites reading aloud, while the distinct narrative style makes Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable. It's recommended by The School Librarian, Junior Education, and The Bookseller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841213446

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 66g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Andrew Matthews has written numerous books for children and teenagers, and is an internationally renowned author. He wrote King Arthur and Wolf Summer for the Orchard list, as well as a series of retellings of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. Andrew has been short-listed twice for the Smarties Award. He lives in Berkshire. Tony Ross is one of the most highly regarded children's book creators/illustrators in Britain. For Orchard he illustrated the Greek and Roman Myths books in the Orchard Myths range, and the hilarious One and Only series by Laurence Anholt, as well as the poetry collection Balloon Lagoon. Tony lives in Wales.

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  • A Shakespeare Story: Romeo And Juliet
    This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony...
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  • A Shakespeare Story: Twelfth Night
    This series gives young readers the chance to discover Shakespeare for themselves. The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony...
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