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More Tales from Shakespeare

Name: More Tales from Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780008710996

By Michael Morpurgo

What secrets, schemes and surprises await as Shakespeare’s heroes face love, danger and mistaken identities?

dramatic accessible illustrated timeless

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

What is More Tales from Shakespeare about?

Discover eight more of Shakespeare’s most memorable plays in Michael Morpurgo’s lively retellings. From political ambition in Julius Caesar and dangerous jealousy in Othello to mistaken identities in Much Ado About Nothing and adventure in Cymbeline, these stories bring the drama, humour, romance and tragedy of the Bard vividly to life. Written in clear, engaging prose and illustrated by eight celebrated artists, this collection offers young readers an accessible introduction to Shakespeare’s world and a companion volume to Tales from Shakespeare.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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