The Orchard Book of Classic Shakespeare Stories
Written by Andrew Matthews
Illustrated by Angela Barrett
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A beautiful new edition, reissued and reformatted to celebrate 450 years since William Shakespeare's birth - an ideal first introduction to eight of his most-loved stories that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
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The Orchard Book of Classic Shakespeare Stories by Andrew Matthews
Eight of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Macbeth, are retold in this truly classic collection. Andrew Matthews' lively retellings capture all the drama and excitement of the original plays and Angela Barrett's beautiful illustrations bring the well-known characters and their stories gloriously to life.
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Format
Hardback
Author
Andrew Matthews
More books by Andrew Matthews
Publisher
Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Books
Publication date
20th March 2014
ISBN
9781408332665
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