Shakespeare's Stories

Shakespeare's plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works adapted for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.

Sam Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children.

Stories include:
Antony and CleopatraAs You Like ItComedy of ErrorsHamletKing LearLove's Labour's LostMacbethThe Merchant of VeniceA Midsummer Night's DreamMuch Ado About NothingOthelloRomeo and JulietThe TempestThe Winter's TaleTwelfth Night