2016 is another big year for Shakespeare and The Wallbook Timeline of Shakespeare will give readers (of all ages) special insight into all his 38 plays, as well as into the man and his time. A colourful 2 metre long wall chart illustrated with intriguing picture scenes lays out the plays in chronological order, providing a plot summary and introduction to the main characters, and highlighting key quotes. In What On Earth? style a timeline across the bottom tells us what was happening in Shakespeare’s world – political and personal – as his plays were performed.
Extra material includes 30 different newspaper-style reports on different aspects of the Bard. Typically of this innovative, inspiring series it will catch young people’s interest and encourage them to discover even more about our greatest playwright. ~ Andrea Reece
The wallbooks are an amazing feat of publishing. The What on Earth? Wallbook of Shakespeare is a unique introduction to all thirty-eight histories, comedies and tragedies by William Shakespeare on a timeline set in the iconic Globe Theatre. On the reverse, a newspaper-style narrative reviews all the most significant moments in the legacy of William Shakespeare from his death to the present day.
In addition to the Wallbook, The Timeline of Shakespeare also includes a Chronicle which features more than 30 newspaper stories and a quiz.
Published in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the What on Earth? Wallbook of Shakespeare makes the perfect introduction to all of Shakespeare’s plays for anyone ages 6 to 106.
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Published in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the What on Earth? Wallbook of Shakespeare makes the perfect introduction to all of Shakespeare’s plays for anyone ages 6 to 106.Words by Dr Nick Walton, from The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and Christopher Lloyd .
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-14 years old
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The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook was written by Christopher Lloyd, Dr. Nick Walton, Patrick Skipworth and published by What on Earth Publishing Ltd
The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook has 26 pages
Yes it is part of What on Earth Wallbook series
