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Shakespeare Makes The Playoffs
by Ronald KoertgeFielding his social life is a bigger challenge for Kevin than hitting a fastball in Ron Koertge's funny, insightful sequel to Shakespeare Bats Cleanup. <p><p> Fourteen-year-old Kevin Boland has a passion for playing baseball, a knack for writing poetry -- and a cute girlfriend named Mira who's not much interested in either. But then, Kevin doesn't exactly share Mira's newfound fervor for all things green. So when Kevin signs up for open mike night at Bungalow Books and meets Amy, a girl who knows a sonnet from a sestina and can match his emails verse for verse, things start to get sticky. Should he stay with Mira? Or risk spoiling his friendship with Amy by asking her out? Ron Koertge, master of snappy dialogue and a deft poet, offers a fast-paced, sympathetic story that interweaves two narrative voices with humor and warmth.
Shakespeare Retold
by E. NesbitA beautifully illustrated collection of prose retellings of seven Shakespeare plays will bring the Bard to life for young readers. Not only is this a beautiful keepsake edition, full of gorgeous illustrations by Antonio Javier Caparo, but the prose retellings by beloved classic children’s book author E. Nesbit are an excellent tool to introduce children to the complex language of Shakespeare.A foreword by John Lithgow touches on his own childhood as a Shakespearean actor and the importance of Shakespeare. The book contains extensive support materials, including a biography, a timeline of Shakespeare’s life, and further recommended readings.In this volume, you will find:Romeo and JulietA Midsummer Night’s DreamTwelfth NightHamletMacbethThe TempestMuch Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare Shorts: Antony And Cleopatra
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.In the mysterious and exotic land of Ancient Egypt, a courageous Roman general and a beautiful queen fall madly in love. But after years of happiness together, a political fight between the rulers of Rome forces Antony to leave Egypt - with disasterous consequences for him, and his Egyptian queen...A wonderful retelling of one of Shakespeare's most dramatic love stories.
Shakespeare Shorts: Othello
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Othello is a successful Moorish general in the Venetian army, and a caring husband to his new wife, Desdemona. But his closest ally, the cunning villain Iago, is secretly plotting against Othello - and is determined to ruin his newfound happiness...A brilliant retelling of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.
Shakespeare Stories: 4 Books in One (A Shakespeare Story #17)
by Andrew MatthewsAndrew Matthews' classic retellings of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross. This special anniversary edition contains Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night and Anthony and Cleopatra, reissued to celebrate 450 years since the Bard's birth. The easy-to-read writing style and fabulous illustrations bring the well-known characters and their stories gloriously to life. A fantastic introduction to Shakespeare for the younger reader.
Shakespeare Stories: Hamlet
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Prince Hamlet of Denmark is mourning for his father's untimely death - but everyone else seems to have moved on, including Hamlet's mother who is now married to his uncle, Claudius. But Hamlet is sure that Claudius is hiding something, and vows to avenge his father's death...A dramatic retelling of one of Shakespeare's most famous tragic plays.
Shakespeare Stories: Henry V
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.King Henry V is new to the throne and declares war on France, England's old enemy, to prove his military strength. As the country prepares for battle, will the young king accomplish the unthinkable - victory on French soil, against an army that outnumbers his troops ten to one?A dramatic retelling of one of Shakespeare's most famous history plays.
Shakespeare Stories: Julius Caesar
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Rome's greatest general, Julius Caesar, returns to the city celebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds, a group of conspirators are determined to prevent Caesar becoming king... A brilliant retelling of Shakespeare's famous Roman play.
Shakespeare Stories: King Lear
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdom between his two wicked daughters, disowns his youngest daughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart and Lear's humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what he has done?A dramatic retelling of this famous Shakespearean tragedy.
Shakespeare Stories: Macbeth
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.When Macbeth, an ambitious general of the Scottish army, is told by witches that one day he will be king, he becomes consumed by thoughts of royalty and greatness. Encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth decides to hasten the prophesy and plots to murder the king, so he can take the crown...A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.
Shakespeare Stories: Romeo And Juliet
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.When Romeo and Juliet meet at a masked ball it's love at first sight. But their families are sworn enemies, and the very next day a deadly brawl breaks out between the Montagues and Capulets. Young Romeo is caught up in the fighting and as punishment is banished from the city - and sent away from Juliet for ever... A beautiful retelling of Shakespeare's most famous love story.
Shakespeare Stories: Shakespeare Stories for Children
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.In ancient Athens, Hermia finds herself in love with Demetrius, who is engaged to Helena, who has run off with Lysander! The path of true love definitely does not run smooth for these young lovers... Could the powerful king and queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania, solve this tricky problem of unrequited love?A brilliant retelling of Shakespeare's famous romantic comedy.
Shakespeare Stories: Shakespeare Stories for Children
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.After an awful shipwreck, identical twins Sebastian and Viola find themselves separated for the first time in their lives. Disguised as a boy, Viola works as a page to Duke Orsino, who tells her of his love for the countess Olivia. But unfortunately, Olivia has her eye on someone else - Viola! Could the timely arrival of Sebastian solve this romantic mishap?A wonderful retelling of this classic Shakespearean comedy.
Shakespeare Stories: Shakespeare Stories for Children
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Duke Senior, exiled from court, takes refuge in the Forest of Arden with a group of loyal lords. Here, life is simple and peaceful - unlike life back at court, where Ferdinand's daughter, Rosalind, is tormented by her uncle, Duke Frederick. She decides to seek out her father in the forest, disguising herself as a boy for safety, but this creates all sorts of problems when she runs into her love, Orlando!A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identity.
Shakespeare Stories: Shakespeare Stories for Children
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Beatrice and Benedick are perfect for each other - but they're too busy arguing to see it. Meanwhile, Claudio and Hero are happily head-over-heels in love... Will these two very different couples find their happy ending? Not if the villain Don John has anything to do with it!A wonderful retelling of this classic Shakespeare story.
Shakespeare Stories: Shakespeare Stories for Children
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Two royal families - the Yorks and the Lancasters - have been fighting for the right to rule England for many years. Finally King Edward IV takes the throne for the House of York, but Edward's younger brother, Richard, is jealous. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard plans to take the crown for himself - and kill anyone who stands in his way...A brillaint retelling of Shakespeare's classic historial play.
Shakespeare Stories: The Merchant of Venice
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment... A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespeare story.
Shakespeare Stories: The Taming of the Shrew
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is know as "the shrew", and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his outrageous behaviour?A wonderful retelling of this classic Shakespearean comedy.
Shakespeare Stories: The Tempest
by Tony Ross Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, lives on an enchanted island with his daughter, having been driven out of Italy many years before. When his old enemies sail close by the island, Prospero seeks his revenge and conjures a storm to shipwreck them - but his games do not end there...A fantastical retelling of one of Shakespeare's most magical and mysterious plays.
Shakespeare and the French Borders of English
by Michael SaengerThis study emerges from an interdisciplinary conversation about the theory of translation and the role of foreign language in fiction and society. By analyzing Shakespeare's treatment of France, Saenger interrogates the cognitive borders of England - a border that was more dependent on languages and ideas than it was on governments and shorelines.
Shakespeare for Young People: Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare Diane DavidsonShakespeare for Young People enables students to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The scripts, which have been cut to be performed in forty minutes, include descriptions and stage actions as well as production notes to help novice directors and actors. While the texts include only Shakespeare's original words, announcers introduce the story and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out.
Shakespeare in Children's Literature: Gender and Cultural Capital (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Erica HateleyShakespeare in Children’s Literature looks at the genre of Shakespeare-for-children, considering both adaptations of his plays and children’s novels in which he appears as a character. Drawing on feminist theory and sociology, Hateley demonstrates how Shakespeare for children utilizes the ongoing cultural capital of "Shakespeare," and the pedagogical aspects of children’s literature, to perpetuate anachronistic forms of identity and authority.
Shakespeare's Scribe
by Gary BlackwoodWhen an outbreak of the deadly Black Plague closes the Globe Theatre, William Shakespeare's acting troupe sets off on a tour of England. Widge, the orphan-turned-actor, knows that he'll be useful on the trip. Not only does he love the stage, but his knack for a unique shorthand has proven him one of the most valuable apprentices in the troupe. But then a mysterious man appears, claiming to know a secret from Widge's past-a secret that may forever force him from the theatre he loves. "An exciting, well-written tale that is sure to leave [readers] clamoring for more. " (School Library Journal, starred review) .
Shakespeare's Secret
by Elise Broach6th grade Hero Netherfield is named for a Shakespearean character. When her family moves to a new town, she gets caught up in the search for a hidden diamond from Shakespeare's history. An 8th grade boy is also involved. Middle school level, with discussion questions and activities.
Shakespeare's Spy
by Gary BlackwoodIntrigue, betrayal, and romance surround Widge as we find him back in London and at the center of things, as usual. Queen Elizabeth, Shakespeare's patron, has died, but the new king and his queen love drama-on stage and off. Shakespeare has begun a new play about political intrigue, but real intrigue is close at hand. Someone is stealing from the company, and Shakespeare's scripts must be guarded at all costs-including the one he has given up on and turned over to Widge to finish. Widge finds the glory of being a playwright appealing, especially when there's a pretty girl to impress. But spying is even more exciting! Readers swept up in the first two adventures about Widge and Shakespeare's players will be enthralled yet again by this third tale with its dramatic twists and turns and an ending worthy of the Bard himself. .