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Romeo and Juliet

Series: Classic Stories
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Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of love and tragedy written by William Shakespeare, presented here in a children's format. It follows the story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their determination to be together despite their families' opposition leads to a series of events filled with adventure, emotion, and ultimately, lessons in love and conflict resolution.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring a timeless story of love and tragedy set in a world of feuding families. This book may appeal to young readers who appreciate classic literature and are curious about one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, presented in a way that's accessible for children.

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Romeo and Juliet

Young readers will fall in love at first sight with this fresh, elegant picture book adaptation of the most famous love story ever told

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Age range 5 to 9

The stars have aligned for children to become fans of Shakespeare with this stunning picture book adaptation Romeo and Juliet. Young readers will be transported to fair Verona with all new illustrations washed in warm, romantic colours and Italian tile borders. Retold with all of the drama and classic heart of the original, children will fall in love for the first time with this Shakespearean masterpiece.

Series: Classic Stories

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781946260772

Publisher: Starry Forest

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Starry Forest

Edition: Adapted edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Original author William Shakespeare
  • Illustrated by Alida Massari
  • Adapted by Saviour Pirotta
  • Illustrated by Alida Massari
  • Original author William Shakespeare

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Saviour Pirotta was born on the island of Malta and emigrated to the UK. Before taking up writing full time, he was a postman, a chef, and a storyteller. His retellings of myths, legends, and folk tales have been published around the world. He lives in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Alida Massari was born in Rome, where she studied illustration at the European Institute of Design. She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German and American publishers.She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of the ancient buildings, from the folk traditions and ancient art.

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