Julius Caesar

Name: Julius Caesar
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789389567427
Price: 12.99 NZD
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By William Shakespeare and Wonder House Books

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Julius Caesar offers a gripping retelling of Shakespeare's iconic play, adapted for young readers. Set amid the political intrigue of ancient Rome, it narrates the conspiracy and betrayal surrounding Julius Caesar’s assassination. This version highlights themes of loyalty, rhetoric, fate, and ambition through simplified language and vivid illustrations, making an enduring tragedy accessible and engaging for children.
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Description

A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and consequence. Step into the political intrigue of ancient Rome with Julius Caesar, an abridged and beautifully illustrated retelling of William Shakespeare's iconic play. This adaptation brings to life the gripping story of conspiracy, ambition, and betrayal in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers.

As senators plot to murder the influential Julius Caesar, the empire descends into chaos. Through dramatic events and emotional confrontations, this classic highlights powerful themes such as loyalty, rhetoric, fate, and the price of ambition. With simplified language and vivid illustrations, children will explore one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

Key Highlights

Abridged and adapted to suit young readers while preserving core themes
Introduces major concepts like power of speech, omens, and moral dilemmas
Illustrated pages enhance comprehension and visual appeal
Includes application-based and memory-based questions after each chapter
Glossary for quick reference and better understanding of key terms

Ideal For

Students beginning their journey into classic literature
Classroom reading, school libraries, and literary clubs
Gifting to young readers with an interest in drama and history

Why Parents and Educators Will Love This

Makes Shakespeare accessible, fun, and relatable
Encourages critical thinking through chapter-based questions
Supports vocabulary building with a well-structured glossary
Durable hardback edition suitable for long-term use

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789389567427

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: India

Imprint: Wonder House Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 88

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About the Author

Wonder House has a dedicated team of editors and designers involved in the development of magnificent and enriching children books. The team pays special attention to develop age appropriate content and does extensive research on every topic included in the book. Our mission is to develop highly informative content which will help the children to master different skills. At Wonder House, we strive to make learning a joy.

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