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What's So Special about Shakespeare?

By Michael Rosen

Shakespeare’s not-so-boring world hides surprising facts, famous plays—and questions history still cannot answer.

engaging informative accessible humorous

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Non-fiction Biography

What is What's So Special about Shakespeare? about?

Explore the world of William Shakespeare with Michael Rosen's engaging biography. Discover what life was like in Shakespeare's time, uncover intriguing facts about the playwright, and delve into four of his renowned plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest. This accessible book is divided into clear sections, making it ideal for browsing, and includes a useful timeline to contextualise Shakespeare's life and works.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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