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Ages 8 And Up
A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller.
Featuring re-tellings of a further eight of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this is the much-anticipated follow up to Michael Morpurgo's highly-acclaimed Tales from Shakespeare, with a brand new collection of re-tellings with stunning artwork from eight different illustrators.
This wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover even more of the magic of Shakespeare—the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.
Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from eight different artists, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, More Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect companion to the first collection, and a wonderful gift.
Complete the set today!
Featuring:
- Julius Caesar, illustrated by Dapo Adeola
- Much Ado About Nothing, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
- Antony and Cleopatra, illustrated by Ed Vere
- As You Like It, illustrated by Emily Gravett
- Othello, illustrated by Moera
- Timon of Athens, illustrated by Tom de Freston
- The Merchant of Venice, illustrated by Alona Millgram
- Cymbeline, illustrated by Michael Foreman
About the Author
Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and won many awards. In 1976 he and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a critically acclaimed West End play. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is a tireless champion for children's books. His other books include Private Peaceful and Kensuke's Kingdom.
Tom Clohosy Cole is an Illustrator living and working in London. Over the last 8 years, he’s worked on illustrated picture books, alongside commercial illustration work. He also works in animation as a background artist, storyboarder and sometimes director. His clients include Penguin, Puffin Classics, Macmillan, the Guardian, the New York Times, The Barbican, Wagamama and many more.