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Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare

Author(s): Michael Morpurgo

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Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch


Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare – the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.


Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift.


A contemporary Lamb’s Tales for a new generation.


Featuring:


Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo Adeola
The Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle Avelino
Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by Peter Bailey
The Tempest, illustrated by Barroux
Twelfth Night, illustrated by Ian Beck
Henry V, illustrated by Christian Birmingham
A Midsummer Night's Dream, illustrated by Alona Millgram
Hamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole
King Lear, illustrated by Michael Foreman
The Winter's Tale, illustrated by Sam Usher



Product Information

A beautifully illustrated children's collection of ten plays, retold by the bestselling storyteller. A Waterstones gift book pick!

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include 'Shadow', 'A Medal for Leroy' and 'Little Manfred'. His novel 'War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

General Fields

  • : 9780008352226
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : HarperCollins GB
  • : 860.0
  • : 17 October 2023
  • : h221mm x w171mm x s30mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Michael Morpurgo
  • : Hardback
  • : English
  • : 823.92
  • : 304
  • : YFA