Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare
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Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare
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Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare
Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch
A beautifully illustrated children’s collection of ten plays, retold by the bestselling storyteller.
Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch
Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible, and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare – the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.
Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift.
A contemporary Lamb’s Tales for a new generation.
Featuring:
Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo Adeola
The Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle Avelino
Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by Peter Bailey
The Tempest, illustrated by Barroux
Twelfth Night, illustrated by Ian Beck
Henry V, illustrated by Christian Birmingham
A Midsummer Night's Dream, illustrated by Alona Millgram
Hamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole
King Lear, illustrated by Michael Foreman
The Winter's Tale, illustrated by Sam Usher
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008352226
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 221.0mm
Weight: 860g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.
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