Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics: Level 17 More Pack A: The Tempest - Softcover

Shakespeare, William; Warburton, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198448872 ISBN 13: 9780198448877

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2014

Synopsis

Prospero, the Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda are banished from their kingdom and set adrift in a rickety boat. They are carried to a magical island and make a new life. The Tempest tells the story of what happens many years later when a ship is wrecked in a terrible storm and some strange events unfold
Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.
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About this title

Book Description:

An introduction to the world of 'classic literature'

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0198448872
• ISBN 13: 9780198448877
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Melnyczuk Peter