A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Today)
Author(s): Robert Swindells
Robert Swindells's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream is set in a very modern-day Yorkshire. Theseus, the neighbourhood tycoon is getting married. Bottom and his mates are roped into putting on a play for the wedding because, well, there's nothing much to do when you're on the dole. But, before the wedding, there are young lovers with problems to resolve and a drop of magic and mischief in the air.
This series captures the magic of Shakespeare's original play in a contemporary setting.
Product Information
The series will cover the ten plays studied at SATs level. Narrative texts incorporate key quotes in a seamless way. Contemporary language is appealing to young readers. Central themes and messages are presented in an accessible format.
'Captures the magic of Shakespeare's text and sets it in an accessible style.' The Bookseller
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.
General Fields
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- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : 0.086
- : 01 May 2009
- : 198mm X 129mm X 7mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Robert Swindells
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 823.914
- : 80
- : Fiction
- : Illustrations