Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - Softcover

Rosen, Michael

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9781844285204: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844285200 ISBN 13: 9781844285204

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2005

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This most famous of love stories is uniquely presented in picture book form for children. The tale is told scene by scene in a simple lively style, with dialogue reproducing Shakespeare’s own words so that the most celebrated passages of the play are retained in their original form.

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Review:

"The wedding of text and images makes this book suitable for spirited nine-year-olds, but older readers will share in their pleasure." The Times Educational Suppiement; "Excerpts from the play are cleverly entwined around Rosen's typically maverick narrative and Jane Ray's dramatic illustrations. A wonderful read that would be anexcellent aid for any child studying Shakespeare." Junior magazine"

About the Author:

One of the best-known figures in the children’s book world, and current Children's Laureate, Michael is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter.

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