Author: Andrew Matthews
Genre: classics
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Rating:
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| might help with comprehension |
Summary (provided by publisher): Discover the literary world of Shakespeare with these fantastic kid-friendly retellings of his most famous works. From the ghostly adventures of Hamlet to the fairy-filled romp of A Midsummer Night's Dream, these stories come alive with illustrations throughout that capture the humor and drama from the original stories. This set is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young readers!
Plays:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Henry V
The Merchant of Venice
Hamlet
My opinion: On it's own, this book is a little light on details. More of an overview than complete stories. It would be best used as a companion to reading the original text. Shakespeare can be overwhelming for young readers. The language can be a barrier. Once one understands the basics of the plot, though, one can better appreciate the artistry and humor of the original writing. That's the real value of a book like this one.
More information: The Shakespeare Stories releases September 1.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley.
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