Mr William Shakespeare's Plays - Softcover

Williams Marcia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074456946X ISBN 13: 9780744569469

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays brought vividly to life in Williams' accessible comic-strip versions, which include the bard's own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience.

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Review:

A good place for children to begin to realise that reading the greatest poet in the English language might not be such an elitist chore. * The Observer * Detailed artwork, terrific design, great stories. * The Daily Telegraph * A glorious retelling, in a highly individual style. * The Bookseller * One of the most inviting introductions to Shakespeare's plays and to Tudor theatre for young children . . . the distinctive and detailed cartoons are superb . . . an excellent resource to help inspire children in drama, writing and drawing * Books for Keeps, 10 best books to introduce children to William Shakespeare * This is an ingenious and delightful book -- Andrew Matthews * The Guardian * "...these editions in Williams' comic strip style are perfect for introducing young children to the plays while sharing the excitement of live performance. * Books for Keeps *

Book Description:

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 074456946X
• ISBN 13: 9780744569469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40