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The Taming of the Shrew A Shakespeare Story

Name: The Taming of the Shrew A Shakespeare Story
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9781408305058

By Andrew Matthews and Tony Ross

Can Petruchio’s clever plan win over Padua’s fiercest, sharpest-tongued sister?

engaging humorous accessible

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4

From 9 readers

Genres

Classics Humour

What is The Taming of the Shrew A Shakespeare Story about?

In Padua, the beautiful Bianca has many suitors, but her father insists she cannot marry until her fiery older sister, Katherina, is wed. Enter Petruchio, a bold man who takes on the challenge of taming Katherina's sharp tongue and temper. Through clever tactics and humour, he seeks to win her heart and hand, leading to a lively and entertaining tale of love and transformation.

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

55 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2010

First published

2009

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