Publisher: Union Square & Co. (Sterling)

Copyright Date: 2015

Edition Date: 2015 Release Date: 10/01/15

Pages: 190 pages

ISBN: 1-910706-07-8

ISBN 13: 978-1-910706-07-7

Dewey: Fic

Dimensions: 29 cm.

Subject Heading:
Murder. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Kings, queens, rulers, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Romeo (Fictitious character). Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Juliet (Fictitious character). Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.

Language: English

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Lexile: GN640L

Classic literature meets contemporary style in a vibrant introduction to five of Shakespeare's most popular plays. These engaging graphic novels, complete with captions in accessible modern English and key excerpts from the original dialogue, bring the Bard's dramatic scenes to life. A glossary at the foot of each page helps with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting the pleasurable reading experience. The five plays include: Hamlet , Macbeth , Julius Caesar , Romeo and Juliet , and A Midsummer Night's Dream .

Hamlet : prince of Denmark / retold by Kathy McEvoy ; illustrated by Penko Gelev
Macbeth / retold by Stephen Haynes ; illustrated by Nick Spender
Julius Caesar / retold by Michael Ford ; illustrated by Li Sidong
Romeo & Juliet / retold by Jim Pip ; illustrated by Penko Gelev
A midsummer might's dream / retold by Ian Graham ; illustrated by Penko Gelev.