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Shakespeare Tales: Romeo and Juliet

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

engaging historical dramatic educational

Genres

Historical Fiction Classics

Synopsis

In plague-ridden London, young Sam is thrilled to perform in Shakespeare's new play, 'Romeo and Juliet.' As the city whispers of the spreading disease, Sam wonders if the theatre will close before his big debut. On stage, the tale unfolds: Romeo and Juliet fall deeply in love, but their feuding families threaten to keep them apart. With secret plots and dangerous schemes, can the young lovers find a way to be together?

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2016

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