Discover more books

King Lear A Shakespeare Story

By Andrew Matthews

Adjectives

engaging accessible dramatic

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

Synopsis

King Lear, a foolish and bad-tempered king, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. He disowns his honest youngest daughter, Cordelia, and entrusts his realm to his two wicked daughters. As the kingdom descends into chaos and betrayal, Lear's humiliation drives him to madness. Will he realise his mistakes before it's too late? This retelling brings Shakespeare's classic tragedy to life with accessible language and engaging illustrations.

About the author

Andrew Matthews is a popular author and illustrator from the UK, well known for retelling classic stories like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth' in a fun and easy way for children. He enjoys making reading exciting and accessible for everyone. Andrew’s books help young readers enjoy famous tales from history and literature.

Pages

63 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2010

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book