Apr 23, 1995 shakespeare stories ii by leon garfield. When i began reading mccaughrean s book in its 1996 version from puffin classics, i found myself disconcerted. The orchard book of greek myths, geraldine mccaughrean. Geraldine mccaughrean is currently considered a single author. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean alibris. Romeo and juliet, henry the fifth, a midsummer nights dream, julius caesar, hamlet, twelfth night, othello, king lear, macbeth and the tempest. May also contain a few markings such as an owners name, short gifters inscription or light stamp. The language provides a flavour of the plays yet remains. Stories from shakespeare ten of shakespeare s greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author geraldine mccaughrean. Her goal was to retell these challenging texts in language that young readers could enjoy and understand. The bright lights come armed with friendship, fun and shakespeare.
Stories of shakespeares plays 2, volume 2, 1973, h. Ten of shakespeares greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author geraldine mccaughrean, and reissued to commemorate the 400year. Shakespeare wrote for a mass audience, and yet today, his playsread more. These titles include stories from shakespeare, heroes, the golden. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home. This is one of the oldest stories in the world, and its about many things that still matter to us today. She studied at christ church college of education, canterbury and worked in a london publishing house for 10 years before becoming a fulltime writer in 1988.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean retells the stories ten of the most famous plays and includes quotations from. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean, paperback. Buy stories from shakespeare 9781510101456 by geraldine. Buy stories from shakespeare by mccaughrean, geraldine isbn. Read download the orchard book of greek myths pdf pdf. Geraldine mccaughrean was born in england, where she studied theater and began writing her. Buy stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean with. Ten of shakespeare s greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author geraldine mccaughrean. From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, geraldine mccaughrean retells some of shakespeares bestknown stories, including. So indeed, geraldine mccaughrean s stories from shakespeare is obviously not in any way as extensive and as involved as mary and charles lambs classic tales from shakespeare as while the lambs provide prose adaptations of twenty shakespeare plays, geraldine mccaughrean only presents ten. Marking the bards birthday this april, is a new edition of geraldine mccaughrean s sparkling retelling of ten of his best known plays. The bright lights theatre company hit darkville at 11. Book stories from shakespeare geraldine mccaughrean.
Stories from shakespeare, geraldine mccaughrean, james wilby, william. Here she retells the ten shakespeare plays children are most likely to. From stories from shakespeare, by geraldine mccaughrean. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Geraldine mccaughrean primary author only author division. Geraldine mccaughrean was born in 1951 and brought up in north london. From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, geraldine mccaughrean retells some of shakespeare s bestknown stories, including romeo and juliet, henry the fifth, a midsummer nights dream, julius caesar, hamlet, twelfth night, othello, king lear, macbeth. Jun 06, 2017 ten of shakespeare s greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author geraldine mccaughrean. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean bookstoker. Stories from shakespeare by mccaughrean, geraldine. My only excuse is that i am using her book to talk about a larger question.
From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, geraldine mccaughrean retells some of shakespeares bestknown stories, including romeo and juliet, henry the fifth, a midsummer nights dream, julius caesar, hamlet, twelfth night, othello, king lear, macbeth and the tempest. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Romeo and juliet, henry the fifth, a midsummer nights dream, julius caesar, hamlet, twelfth. Find great deals for stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean. Geraldine mccaughrean childrens literature novels scribd. Hitra in zanesljiva dostava, placilo tudi po povzetju. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean for sale. These energetic stories are the ideal way to introduce.
A popular book of this series is entitled odysseus. It consists of powerful stories about the four greek legends, theseus, odysseus, hercules, and perseus. From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, geraldine mccaughrean retells some of shakespeare s bestknown stories, including romeo and juliet, henry the fifth, a midsummer nights dream, julius caesar, hamlet, twelfth night, othello, king lear, macbeth and. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean book condition. Stories, characters, and quotations from shakespeares. Stories from shakespeare, mccaughrean, geraldine, good books. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Geraldine mccaughrean was born in england, where she studied theater and began writing her versions of traditional texts such as the canterbury tales and shakespeare s plays.
The aim is to engage younger readers by sloughing off the drier elements of the text, and letting the stories shine through. Stories from shakespeare by mccaughrean, geraldine amazon. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean books. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean isbn. Stories from shakespeare geraldine mccaughrean pan macmillan. Share stories from shakespeare by mccaughrean, geraldine the listing youre looking for has ended. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Jan 12, 2017 ten of shakespeare s greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author geraldine mccaughrean.
Critics often label geraldine s novels as emotionally thunderous and extraordinary. Contemporary fiction stories reflecting childrens own experience. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean goodreads. See all books authored by geraldine mccaughrean, including one thousand and one arabian nights, and the kite rider, and more on.
Geraldine mccaughrean has won many awards for her brilliant versions of classic texts. The language provides a flavour of the plays yet remains accesssible to a wide ability range. She has written over 120 books, 50 short plays for schools, and a radio play. Here she retells the ten shakespeare plays children are most likely to come across. Ages 10 and up stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean. The illustrations by david parkins are in this same mode, complementing the stories. Find stories from shakespeare by mccaughrean, geraldine at biblio. Stories from shakespeare, mccaughrean, geraldine, good. Buy stories from shakespeare book online at low prices in. Stories from shakespeare by geraldine mccaughrean waterstones. Mccaughrean is able to have it both ways with her retelling of these ancient myths. Approved titles by grade level grade 6 title author genre. Stories from shakespeare audiobook on cd, 2001 worldcat.
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Buy stories from shakespeare 9781510101456 by geraldine mccaughre. Retold by master storyteller, geraldine mccaughrean, with full colour artwork throughout, this is an essential for every childs bookshelf. Written in stirring, colourful prose, this book makes a terrific introduction to. These stories are intended as a way of introducing shakespeare to lower secondary students. And the prequel to the thrilling pull out all the stops. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. But personally, i actually do definitely consider stories from shakespeare rather more suitable for. Top 10 shakespeare books for children childrens books the. Ten of shakespeare s greatest plays, retold for children by multiaward winning author.
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