Romeo and Juliet

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The tragic story of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds comes to life in graphic novel format. Romeo from the Montague family and Juliet of the Capulet clan fall deeply in love at first sight. Fearful of punishment from their respective factions the two teens keep their love hidden from everyone. However when their commitment to each other is exposed it adds more fuel to the heated family feud between the Capulets and Montagues and puts their love and their lives at risk.

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...may find a receptive audience in readers struggling to understand the play's nuances. Teachers might find it useful to hand this version to some of their students while discussing the various scenes. . . .it's encouraging to note that the Bard's story lives on in this particular format.-- "Reading Today Online"
Powell's retelling of the classic play simplifies the story for below-level readers without overly truncating the plot, and he makes sure to include some of the famous lines spoken by Romeo and Juliet. Meanwhile, Cabrera's art is expressive and befits the romantic quality of the story. . . .This entry in the Shakespeare Graphics series provides a good introduction to the play for younger learners as well as an aid for struggling readers.-- "Booklist"

Author Bio

Since 1986, Martin Powell has been a freelance writer. He has written hundreds of stories, many of which have been published by Disney, Marvel, Tekno comix, Moonstone Books, and others. In 1989, Powell received an Eisner Award nomination for his graphic novel Scarlet in Gaslight. This award is one of the highest comic book honors. Jorge Gonzalez was born in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1982. Since then, he has dedicated several years of his life to the comic book industry. Jorge began his career as a colorist for the graphic novel retellings of The Time Machine and Journey to the Center of the Earth. In 2006, Jorge, along with several other artists, established Protobunker Studio, where he currently works as a colorist.