Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself.
Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation's favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling. The stories are revealed in a fresh, exciting and entertaining way, providing both an entry point for child readers and a fascinating dialogue with the original texts that will intrigue any Shakespeare scholar.
Each tale, directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, is introduced by Michael and includes incidental music composed by Phil James.
Look out for the other instalments of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth and Hamlet, King Lear and Henry V and Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew.
The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, retold by the bestselling author, Michael Morpurgo, are not just adaptations, but a magical journey into the world of classics. These tales, filled with action and adventure, are a top choice for children's education, making Shakespeare's folklore accessible to the juvenile audience.
For fans of Philip Pullman (The Firework Maker's Daughter), Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder), Louis Sachar (Sideways Stories From Wayside School), Dick King-Smith (The Fox Busters), and Elizabeth Laird (Welcome to Nowhere).
Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself.
Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation's favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling. The stories are revealed in a fresh, exciting and entertaining way, providing both an entry point for child readers and a fascinating dialogue with the original texts that will intrigue any Shakespeare scholar.
Each tale, directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, is introduced by Michael and includes incidental music composed by Phil James.
Look out for the other instalments of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth and Hamlet, King Lear and Henry V and Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew.
The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, retold by the bestselling author, Michael Morpurgo, are not just adaptations, but a magical journey into the world of classics. These tales, filled with action and adventure, are a top choice for children's education, making Shakespeare's folklore accessible to the juvenile audience.
For fans of Philip Pullman (The Firework Maker's Daughter), Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder), Louis Sachar (Sideways Stories From Wayside School), Dick King-Smith (The Fox Busters), and Elizabeth Laird (Welcome to Nowhere).
Winter's Tale and The Tempest, The (Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare)
Winter's Tale and The Tempest, The (Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare)
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940175440110 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins UK |
| Publication date: | 09/02/2021 |
| Series: | Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |