Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare, rewritten to be accessible to children ages 7+. A section at the back gives details about Shakespeare's life and further information about the plays. Each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is accessible for children and stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom.

"12 tales from the Bard, retold for children"--Cover.

Macbeth --Romeo and Juliet -- Hamlet -- A midsummer night's dream -- The Tempest -- Twelfth night -- Othello -- As you like it -- Julius Caesar --Much ado about nothing -- King Lear --The merchant of Venice.