Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice

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Overview

A young man named Antonio borrows money from a merchant of Venice named Shylock, so that he can court a fine lady he wishes to marry. When Antonio is late to repay his debt, Shylock has him arrested and demands that a terrible price must be paid...

This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781398818187
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Publication date: 07/01/2022
Series: Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales.

Ceej Rowland has been a practising illustrator for the past ten years, and has been drawing in general for much longer than that. Taking inspiration from people and their surroundings, he gets a real kick out of capturing the little details that make a piece of work stand out, challenging his comfort zone whenever he gets the chance.


Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. She lives in London, with her fiancé, and during her infrequent desk breaks, she enjoys yoga, cooking, and befriending the birds in the park.


Ceej Rowland has been a practising illustrator for the past ten years, and has been drawing in general for much longer than that. Taking inspiration from people and their surroundings, he gets a real kick out of capturing the little details that make a piece of work stand out, learning new processes, and challenging his comfort zone whenever he gets the chance. He lives in Dorset, on the south coast of England, and enjoys walking on the beach, exploring the surrounding countryside, and returning to the city for a culture top-up.
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