Tales from Shakespeare

(Paperback)

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Marcia Williams retells fourteen of Shakespeare's best-loved plays in her trademark witty, accessible style.

Much-loved author/illustrator Marcia Williams retells fourteen of Shakespeare's most famous plays, with full-colour illustrations throughout. From the heartbreaking tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to Puck's hilarious escapades in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Marcia brings Shakespeare's stories vividly to life. A witty, accessible introduction to Shakespeares plays.

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Williams' rather gentler versions are still appealing and useful. -- The School Librarian The School Librarian Marcia Williams retells fourteen of Shakespeare's plays in her trademark witty, accessible style. The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide Marcia Williams has to be one of the best, if not the best, re-tellers of classics around and I always look forward to a new book from her. [...] Marcia brings Shakespeare's stories vividly to life. The retellings are superbly set off by plenty of Marcia Williams' detailed and engaging pictures. A beautiful book which is perfect to encourage children to appreciate Shakespeare and his plays. Parents in Touch

Author Bio

Marcia Williams has illustrated and retold many literary classics for children with her distinctive cartoon-strip style. Among her highly acclaimed titles are: Les Miserables (9781406353167), Greek Myths (9781406303476), Mr William Shakespeare's Plays (9780744569469), God and His Creations: Tales from the Old Testament (9781844285280) and Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories (9781406305630). She is also the author of Lizzy Bennet's Diary (9781406346947), the story of Pride and Prejudice in Lizzy Bennet's own words, and the bestselling Archie's War (9781406304275) and My Secret War Diary by Flossie Albright (9781406309409), diary-style accounts of the First and Second World Wars. Marcia lives in London, SW13.