Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet - Paperback

by Newman (Author)

William Shakespeare's most famous stories are brought to life for a new generation! This cleverly adapted, wittily illustrated book is the ideal introduction to Shakespeare for a new generation. It will take young readers on an imaginative journey to the Globe Theatre in Elizabethan England, where they will discover some of the most famous plays ever written. They will... - Thrill to the ghostly drama of Hamlet. - Be swept away by the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream. - Swoon to the timeless romance of Romeo and Juliet. - Gasp at the twisting plot of Macbeth! Samantha Newman's reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. A great gift for children aged 7+.

Author Biography

Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humor and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. She lives in London. Khoa Le is a multi-award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's picture books. She has participated in several group and solo exhibitions in different Asian countries and has won several awards including Best Illustrator Category in the 2020 Northern Lights Book Awards, Best Illustration in Toka Box Top Asian Children's Book Awards and Samsung Kidstime Authors' Award.