Henry V
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4081-2396-6 (ISBN)
Description
Robert Swindell's Henry V is a gripping retelling of Shakespeare's famous historical play. Battles and scenes of warfare are never far from the young King Henry. This retelling brings to life the tumultuous struggle of the heroic young monarch as he fights to protect his kingdom and his life. The Shakespeare Today series captures the magic of Shakespeare's text and sets it in an accessible and contemporary style.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Young adult
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
86 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-2396-6 (9781408123966)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Robert Swindells
Henry V
E-Book
11/2011
1st Edition
A & C Black (Childrens books)
€5.49
Available for download
Person
Robert Swindells is a highly successful writer for children and young adults. Several of his books have won awards, including Stone Cold, which won the Carnegie Medal and Nightmare Stairs and Blitzed, both Red House Children's Book Award winners. His writing is exciting and contemporary, perfect for bringing the drama of Shakespeare to life. Robert has also written A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Shakespeare Today series.