Henry V

(Paperback)

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Robert Swindell's Henry V is a gripping retelling of Shakespeare's famous historical play. Battles and scenes of warfare are never far from the young King Henry. This retelling brings to life the tumultuous struggle of the heroic young monarch as he fights to protect his kingdom and his life.

The Shakespeare Today series captures the magic of Shakespeare's text and sets it in an accessible and contemporary style.

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'Contemporary re-telling' * Angels & Urchins *

Author Bio

Robert Swindells is a highly successful writer for children and young adults. Several of his books have won awards, including Stone Cold, which won the Carnegie Medal and Nightmare Stairs and Blitzed, both Red House Children's Book Award winners. His writing is exciting and contemporary, perfect for bringing the drama of Shakespeare to life. Robert has also written A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Shakespeare Today series.