Books in the Shakespeare Tales series

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+Down at the theatre, Sam is about to star in Shakespeare's new play, Romeo and Juliet, but people are whispering that a plague is spreading through the city. Will Sam get his big break or will the plague shut down the theatre? Meanwhile, on stage, Romeo and Juliet are in love but their families can't stand each other. With plots and poison, the lovers must find a way to be together. Terry Deary's Shakespeare Tales explore the fascinating world of William Shakespeare through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to plague ridden-London where going to the theatre could be a matter of life or death! This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period._______________'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps

Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest playwright the world has known. But it has always been difficult and time-consuming to understand his works. This series gives you engaging and readable prose retellings of the complete works, preserving as far as possible for the modern reader Shakespeare's original language and mood. In this totally new edition, the tales are collected by genre and arranged chronologically. Each genre and each tale has a fresh and insightful introduction by Andrew Lynn. This first volume contains the comedies as retold by Charles and Mary Lamb and Harrison Morris. Perfect for the Shakespeare aficionado, the student, and the general reader.

Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest playwright the world has known. But it has always been difficult and time-consuming to understand his works. This series gives you engaging and readable prose retellings of the complete works, preserving as far as possible for the modern reader Shakespeare's original language and mood. In this totally new edition, the tales are collected by genre and arranged chronologically. Each genre and each tale has a fresh and insightful introduction by Andrew Lynn. This fifth volume contains the English histories as retold by Arthur Quiller-Couch and Harrison Morris. Perfect for the Shakespeare aficionado, the student, and the general reader.

Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master ''Foulbrew''. Can she find a way to escape her revolting master? Meanwhile, on stage, Lady Macbeth wants to be queen but old King Duncan is on the throne. The witches say Lord Macbeth will rule, so ghosts, treason and blood are bound to follow. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Shakespeare''s England and a gripping adventure.