Description: A picture book version of the play by Shakespeare. Prospero, a rich and respected duke, and his daughter Miranda are forced to leave their home in Milan. Set adrift, they land on an enchanted island and are soon surrounded by magical spi...
Synopsis A picture book version of the play by Shakespeare. Prospero, a rich and respected duke, and his daughter Miranda are forced to leave their home in Milan. Set adrift, they land on an enchanted island and are soon surrounded by magical spirits such as the helpful Ariel and the evil Caliban. Colorful paintings accompany the text.
Details
Publication Date:
1999-09-01
Series:
Shakespeare Can Be Fun!
Size
Length:
64 pages
Height:
9.5 in
Width:
8.0 in
Thickness:
0.2 in
Weight:
6.4 oz
Publisher's Note A retelling in rhymed couplets of Shakespeare's play about an enchanted island is accompanied by illustrations created by the author's students.
Industry Reviews "This gorgeous picture book will be particularly useful in high school collections, for the story in the art sets the stage for this Renaissance drama. Recommended for public and school libraries: Not only does it work as a read-alone story but will prepare theatergoers for a performance of the full play." Woo