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The Merchant of Venice A Shakespeare Story

By Andrew Matthews and William Shakespeare

Adjectives

dramatic engaging accessible

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In Venice, merchant Antonio borrows money from Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia. If Antonio fails to repay, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships are lost at sea, he faces this grim penalty. This retelling of Shakespeare's classic tale explores themes of friendship, justice, and mercy, brought 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

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2010

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