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More Shakespeare stories

Name: More Shakespeare stories
ISBN: 9781408333846

By Andrew Matthews

Magic, mystery and danger await as familiar stories take surprising turns.

dramatic accessible imaginative lively

Genres

Classics Fantasy Adventure

What is More Shakespeare stories about?

Four classic Shakespeare plays are retold in clear, lively prose for younger readers. Meet feuding lovers and mischievous fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, face magic and danger on a mysterious island in The Tempest, follow Hamlet as he seeks the truth, and join King Henry V as he leads his army into battle. With dramatic plots, memorable characters and Tony Ross’s expressive illustrations, this collection offers an accessible introduction to Shakespeare’s comedy, mystery, magic and tragedy.

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

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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