Tales from Shakespeare: Macbeth
Retold in Modern Day English
Published on 1. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84835-941-3 (ISBN)
Description
Relive the tale of Macbeth in this captivating and essential edition from QED.
Three witches predict that Lord Macbeth will become King of Scotland, and then lose the throne.
The first prediction quickly comes true... but what fate awaits Lord and Lady Macbeth in this tale of ambition, power and deceit?
QED' s Tales From Shakespeare retell some of Shakespeare' s most popular and well-known plays. Clear and contemporary language makes these stories easily accessible to young readers.
Lively illustrations bring these popular plays to life and will captivate the imagination and interest of young readers.
Three witches predict that Lord Macbeth will become King of Scotland, and then lose the throne.
The first prediction quickly comes true... but what fate awaits Lord and Lady Macbeth in this tale of ambition, power and deceit?
QED' s Tales From Shakespeare retell some of Shakespeare' s most popular and well-known plays. Clear and contemporary language makes these stories easily accessible to young readers.
Lively illustrations bring these popular plays to life and will captivate the imagination and interest of young readers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84835-941-3 (9781848359413)
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Persons
CAROLINE PLAISTED has written more than 60 books for children. Before becoming a full-time writer, Caroline worked as an editor of children's books and for BBC Books. Caroline has also edited a magazine for teachers of English, as well as a regional magazine about Kent, where she now lives.
YANIV SHIMONY is an illustrator, comic artist and graphic designer. After a number of years working in advertising as an art director he chose to pursue his passion in illustration and became freelance. Most of his works are for children's books, magazines and adverts. He currently lives in London.
YANIV SHIMONY is an illustrator, comic artist and graphic designer. After a number of years working in advertising as an art director he chose to pursue his passion in illustration and became freelance. Most of his works are for children's books, magazines and adverts. He currently lives in London.