Shakespeare Without the Boring Bits
By Humphrey Carpenter
Shakespeare’s not-so-boring plays reveal hidden heroes, wicked schemes and surprises from the sidelines.
Genres
What is Shakespeare Without the Boring Bits about?
Shakespeare’s most famous plays are retold with the dull bits left out and the fun turned up. Meet Romeo and Juliet, mischievous fairies, ambitious Macbeth, scheming Romans and brave King Henry, all seen through the eyes of minor characters who rarely get the spotlight. Told in lively prose, these witty versions make murder, magic, mistaken identities and royal battles easy to follow, while capturing the drama, comedy and surprising twists of the original plays.
About the author
Humphrey Carpenter was a British author who loved writing stories for children and grown-ups. He is best known for creating the popular 'Mr Majeika' books, which are all about a magical teacher and his adventures with his class. Humphrey enjoyed making people smile with his imaginative tales and wonderful characters.
Pages
112 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
1994
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