Romeo and Juliet |
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Author:
| McKeown, Adam Shakespeare, William |
Series title: | Young Reader's Shakespeare Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4027-0004-0 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2004 |
Publisher: | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The latest entry in a successful new series. "Are you Romeo, and a Montague?" "Neither, fair maid, if either you dislike." Juliet smiled. 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...
More Description The latest entry in a successful new series.
"Are you Romeo, and a Montague?"
"Neither, fair maid, if either you dislike."
Juliet smiled.
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's 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 Reader's Shakespeare is a powerful visual and reading experience.