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A Shakespeare Story: The Tempest

Ages 9-12
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A Shakespeare Story: The Tempest - Thryft
A Shakespeare Story: The Tempest - Thryft

Magical tale of power and justice

The Tempest can be a great read for those who are interested in stories about magic, power dynamics, and justice. It is a classic Shakespearean play that has been retold with accessible language and engaging illustrations, making it a great choice for readers of all ages. The book also includes informative notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater, making it an educational read as well. Overall, readers would appreciate the book's unique retelling of the classic play and its culturally enriching story.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Shakespeare Story: The Tempest

Ages 9-12
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$9.04  

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ISBN: 9781841213460
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Date of Publication: 2003-10-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 393 readers)

Description

A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Power in the Tempest. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.


Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.


Author: Andrew Matthews
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 64
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication Date: 30 Oct 2003
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Magical tale of power and justice

The Tempest can be a great read for those who are interested in stories about magic, power dynamics, and justice. It is a classic Shakespearean play that has been retold with accessible language and engaging illustrations, making it a great choice for readers of all ages. The book also includes informative notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater, making it an educational read as well. Overall, readers would appreciate the book's unique retelling of the classic play and its culturally enriching story.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.