The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream
By Jessica Courtney-Tickle
When spells tangle love and laughter, who will escape the enchanted woods unchanged?
magical · musical · playful · interactive
Genres
What is The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
Step into the enchanted woods of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where young lovers, mischievous fairies and a band of comic actors become tangled in magical confusion. This richly illustrated retelling follows their adventures as they meet fairies, spells and surprises beneath the midsummer moon. Press the buttons to hear ten lively excerpts from Mendelssohn’s orchestral music, then explore the composer, instruments and musical ideas in the informative pages at the end.
About the author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is a talented British illustrator and author who loves bringing stories to life with her colourful artwork. She is well known for illustrating the popular 'Story Orchestra' series, where music and stories come together. Jessica enjoys using her imagination to create magical worlds that inspire children to explore, dream, and have fun with reading.
Pages
24 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2024
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