Hamlet
Published on 24. April 2009
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-7460-9611-6 (ISBN)
Description
Shakespeare's classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father's death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play.
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Reading this story may well begin an interest in Shakespeare's work that can be nurtured and developed as they progress through the school years. * Books for Keeps * wonderful retellings of famous stories for young children and first readers * NI4Kids.com *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-9611-6 (9780746096116)
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Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.