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  • Shakespeare's The Tempest

    Sheri Metzger

    Paperback (Cliffs Notes, Dec. 4, 2000)
    The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on The Tempest, you follow the famous story of Prospero and his daughter Miranda. Through magic, Prospero conjures up a storm that brings a ship full of his enemies to the island on which he and Miranda live. What follows is Shakespeare's comic masterpiece that's full of intrigue and romance.Summaries and commentaries lead you, act by act, through this Shakespearean classic, and critical essays give you insight into the play as a political romance. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of the main charactersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersA section on the life and background of William ShakespeareA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
  • Shakespeare's The Tempest for Kids

    Brendan P. Kelso, Khara C. Oliver, Shana Lopez

    eBook
    The Tempest like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-18+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play.What you will get:- Fun!- 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: - 9-11+ - 12-15+ - 14-18+- Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in- Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script- A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too!- A kid who loves Shakespeare!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
  • William Shakespeare's the Tempest

    Bruce Coville

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Aug. 1, 1994)
    The fantastic monsters, spirits, and magic in the ever-popular play about love, justice, and revenge are introduced to young readers in a dramatic retelling of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. By the author of The Unicorn Treasury.
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  • Manga Shakespeare: The Tempest

    William Shakespeare, Paul Duffield

    Paperback (Amulet Books, June 1, 2008)
    The latest in the breakout series Manga Shakespeare, introducing teens to a new kind of Bard.Shipwrecks, long-lost families, and a powerful magician make Shakespeare’s masterpiece perfect for the Manga Shakespeare. Miranda and her father, Prospero, have been on an isolated island for twelve years. When the survivors of a shipwreck land on the island (thanks to Prospero’s magical machinations), they’re drawn into a web of coincidences, love at first sight, and old grievances that only Prospero’s forgiveness can remedy. Full of tricks and intrigue and ingeniously adapted into the manga form, The Tempest is a rollicking read for both Shakespeare aficionados and those coming to him for the first time.F&P level: Z
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  • Livewire Shakespeare The Tempest

    Philip Page, Marilyn Pettit

    Paperback (Hodder, July 1, 2005)
    This text provides lower ability pupils or pupils with Special Educational Needs with access to Shakespeare's plays. It offers the complete story of the play through plot summaries integrated with illustrations, extracts from key scenes and annotations.
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  • William Shakespeare's The Tempest

    Bruce Coville

    Paperback (Yearling, Sept. 1, 1996)
    The Tempest is one of the most popular plays of all time. Set on an enchanted island where humans, monsters, and fairies meet, William Shakespeare's most magical play will delight young readers in this spirited retelling, illustrated in rich detail.
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  • The Oxford Shakespeare: The Tempest

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    Unknown Binding (Oxford University Press, March 15, 1994)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
  • William Shakespeare - The Tempest

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 10, 2016)
    Magic and Intrigue-- Prospero, a wizard, is the rightful Duke of Milan, but his brother, in league with the King, had deposed him and set him adrift with his 3-year-old daughter Miranda 12 years earlier. Through his mystical arts Prospero divines that his brother is on a ship passing close by. Prospero raises a tempest and drives his brother's ship toward the island and puts in motion a plan to restore his daughter to her rightful place. Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange.
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  • William Shakespeare's The Tempest

    Georghia Ellinas, Jane Ray

    Hardcover (Candlewick, April 7, 2020)
    Discover the Bard’s dazzling play about magic, revenge, and forgiveness, reimagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as a gorgeously illustrated picture book for children.I told him that if I were a mortal, I would forgive them.Ariel is a spirit of the air who can fly, ride on clouds, and glow bright as fire. When his master, the magician Prospero, is overthrown by his brother as the Duke of Milan, Ariel joins Prospero and his baby daughter on a journey that will bring them to a beautiful island ruled by the monstrous Caliban — and to a series of events that lead to a vengeful storm, confounding spells, true romance, and a master who is persuaded to give his transgressors a second chance. Narrated from Ariel’s perspective, the story is told in language that is true to the original play but accessible to all. With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Jane Ray, this captivating retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world’s greatest playwright.
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  • Shakespeare Made Easy - The Tempest

    Alan Durband

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    The Shakespeare Made Easy series aims to take the fear out of Shakespeare. By having Shakespearean and Modern English facing each other, pupils will find it easier to comprehend the text. Through discussion of the life, work and theatre of Shakespeare pupils can gain a more rounded understanding of these classic works.
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  • Tales from Shakespeare: the Tempest

    Caroline Plaisted

    Hardcover (QED Books, Jan. 1, 2012)
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  • Manga Shakespeare: The Tempest

    William Shakespeare, Paul Duffield

    Paperback (Amulet Books, June 1, 2008)
    The latest in the breakout series Manga Shakespeare, introducing teens to a new kind of Bard.Shipwrecks, long-lost families, and a powerful magician make Shakespeare’s masterpiece perfect for the Manga Shakespeare. Miranda and her father, Prospero, have been on an isolated island for twelve years. When the survivors of a shipwreck land on the island (thanks to Prospero’s magical machinations), they’re drawn into a web of coincidences, love at first sight, and old grievances that only Prospero’s forgiveness can remedy. Full of tricks and intrigue and ingeniously adapted into the manga form, The Tempest is a rollicking read for both Shakespeare aficionados and those coming to him for the first time.F&P level: Z
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