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Books in The Graphic Shakespeare Series series

  • Taming of the Shrew

    William Shakespeare, Chris Allen

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2010)
    In graphic novel format, presents William Shakespeare's story of Petruchio who, spurred by a friend in love with her younger sister, courts and weds Katherina Minola, a gentlewoman renowned for her "scolding tongue."
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  • Macbeth: Teacher's Book

    Hilary Burningham, Dan May

    Hardcover (Evans Brothers Ltd, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Offers suggestions for teachers introducing Shakespeare's play through the author's version in graphic form
  • Hamlet

    William Shakespeare, Ben Dunn

    Library Binding (Graphic Planet, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Retells in comic book format Shakespeare's play about a prince of Denmark who seeks revenge for his father's murder.
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  • Henry V: Teacher's Book

    Hilary Burningham, William Shakespeare, Gary Andrews

    Paperback (Evans Brothers, Sept. 1, 2000)
    The books in this series provide support material to help students and teachers in the study of Shakespeare. Using simplified text and dramatic pictures, these books bring to life the main characters and key events. The Teacher's Book provides lesson notes and more than 30 photocopiable activities, including acting, mime, writing, and games.
  • Midsummer Night's Dream

    William Shakespeare, Rod Espinosa

    Library Binding (Graphic Planet, Sept. 1, 2008)
    The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, comedy, fantasy, and romance of A Midsummer Night's Dream will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 5-10.
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  • Richard III: Students Book

    Hilary Burningham, William Shakespeare

    Paperback (MMS Gold, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Aimed at pupils who are studying Richard III for the first time, this literature guide provides a straightforward explanation of the text that carefully leads students through the play to reach a better understanding and appreciation of it. York Notes are the ultimate best selling literature guides, and are a useful background for both quick-reference and insightful interpretations.
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  • Julius Caesar

    William Shakespeare, Allen Perry

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Retells, in graphic novel format, Shakespeare's play about political intrigue, personal betrayal, and the aftermath of a brutal assassination.
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  • The Tempest

    William Shakespeare, Oscar Grillo

    Paperback (Can of Worms Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Featuring spectacular and quirky illustrations, this astounding take on Shakespeare’s famous work reimagines but in no way detracts from the feel of the original. The full text of the play is worked into this thrilling and visually stunning graphic novel.
  • Julius Caesar

    Carl Bowen, William Shakespeare, Eduardo Garcia

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2011)
    Retold in graphic-novel format, the epic tale of Julius Caesar’s rule over Rome. Brutus and Cassius, friends and supporters of Julius Caesar, brood and worry over his increasing ambitions. Caesar’s pursuit of power leads the two men to worry that Caesar will crown himself Emperor, which would ruin Rome’s Republic of the people. Behind closed doors, Cassius and Brutus begin to concoct a scheme that will irrevocably alter the fate of the Roman empire.
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  • Much Ado About Nothing: Students Book

    Hilary Burningham, William Shakespeare

    Paperback (MMS Gold, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Aimed at pupils who are studying Much Ado About Nothing for the first time, this literature guide provides a straightforward explanation of the text that carefully leads students through the play to reach a better understanding and appreciation of it. York Notes, the ultimate best-selling literature guides, are a useful background for both quick-reference and insightful interpretations.
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  • Henry VIII

    William Shakespeare, Chris Allen

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Retells, in graphic novel format, Shakespeare's play about the life of the sixteenth-century English monarch.
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  • Romeo and Juliet

    William Shakespeare, Rod Espinosa

    Library Binding (Graphic Planet, Sept. 1, 2008)
    The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, romance, sword-play, and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 5-10.
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