| Description |
96 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
The young reader's Shakespeare |
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Young reader's Shakespeare.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
About Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet -- Romeo and Juliet -- Questions people ask about Romeo and Juliet -- Who's who in Romeo and Juliet -- About the author -- About the illustrator -- Index. |
| Summary |
A prose retelling of William Shakespeare's play about two young people who fall in love despite their families' age-old feud. Includes background information, character summary, and commonly asked questions. This wonderfully contemporary retelling features enticing art on nearly every page and provides an excellent introduction to the story. Written by an outstanding scholar in simple, eloquent language, it will draw youngsters in with superb dialogue, and vivid description. The skillful blending of Shakespeare's own lines with modern language enhances children's involvement and comprehension. There is background on Shakespeare and the play answers to FAQs such as "Isn't Juliet too young to be married?" and a "Who's Who" of the characters. Young Readers Shakespeare is a powerful visual and reading experience. |
| Subject |
Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.
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Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.
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Verona (Italy) -- Juvenile fiction.
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Vendetta -- Juvenile fiction.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Children's stories.
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| Added Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Romeo and Juliet.
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Fiore, Peter M., illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Romeo and Juliet |
| ISBN |
1402700040 |
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9781402700040 |
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