A SHAKESPEARE CHILDRENS STORY: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

The Merchant of Venice is one of the most outstanding romantic comedies of William Shakespeare. The play revolves around the legendary characters of Antonio, a rich Italian merchant, Shylock, a rich Jew, and Portia, a rich heiress. When Antonio asks to borrow money from Shylock to help his friend Bassanio, Shylock agrees on the condition that if he is unable to repay it by the date specified,…

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDRENS STORY: THE WINTER'S TALE

The Winter s Tale is one of Shakespeare s most popular comedies. The play was first published in 1623, and has since been performed worldwide with great success. It is set in Sicily, and revolves around the main character, King Leontes, who is consumed by doubts about his wife s loyalty. Jealousy drives him to plot his best friend s murder, imprison his wife and disown their unborn child. The p…

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDRENS STORY: CYMBELINE, KING OF BRITAIN

Cymbeline, King of Britain is one of the best-known works of William Shakespeare. It is a romantic play interwoven with war and tragedy. It revolves around Cymbeline and his daughter, Imogen. Imogen does not abide by her father’s wishes, and marries a lowborn gentleman, Posthumous. After their marriage, Posthumous is banished from Britain and Imogen is held as a prisoner in the palace. As th…

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDRENS STORY: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a popular romantic comedy by the master playwright, William Shakespeare. It is believed to be his first comedy and probably his first play. It is about two inseparable friends, Valentine and Proteus, and how their friendship is affected when they fall in love. This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young re…

TREETOPS: MACBETH

Macbeth is a noble and courageous man who is happy yo serve his master, King Duncan. Then, after a chance meeting, the seed of ambition is planted in his mind. Gripped with the same ambition, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband to gain even more power, with terrible consequences.

TREETOPS: THE TEMPEST

When Prospero, the Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, are banished from their kingdom by the evil Antonio, they are cast adrift to die at sea in rickety old boat. However, their frail boat carries them to a magical island, where they land and make a new life for themselves. Many tears later, a ship is wrecked in a terrible storm and some strange events unfold. . .

A JACK AND THREE QUEENS

A Jack and Three Queens: The children drop in on Shakespeare in Elizabethan England to foil another Viran plot.

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDREN'S STORY: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

The play is woven around Helena, the orphaned daughter of a famous physician, and Bertram, the son of her guardian, the Countess of Rousillon. Helena is in love with Bertram, but he does not return her feelings. Nevertheless, Helena uses her intelligence to win Bertram as her husband. This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers.…

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDREN'S STORY: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

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978-1-78226-220-6

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64 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.

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823 MAC a c.1 201860130

A SHAKESPEARE CHILDREN'S STORY: AS YOU LIKE IT

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978-178226-215-2

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64 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.

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823 MAC a c.1 201860128