Romeo and Juliet

by Caroline Plaisted, Yaniv Shimony (Illustrator)

Romeo and Juliet were never meant to fall in their families are at war and they are forbidden to meet! Yet, the star-crossed lovers cannot bear to be apart and will do whatever it takes to be together...



Series description
This series retells some of Shakespeare's most well-loved plays in a fun and accessible way. Illustrations throughout the book offer a visual dynamic to young readers, which brings the stories to life and captivates their imagination.

Available in this

Macbeth Plaisted/Shimony 978-1-60992-239-9
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Plaisted/Shimony 978-1-60992-237-5
Romeo and Juliet Plaisted/Shimony 978-1-60992-236-8
The Tempest Plaisted/Shimony 978-1-60992-238-2

48 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2012

About the author

Caroline Plaisted is a British author and editor with a deep passion for children's literature. She grew up in London and initially pursued a career in ballet, attending the Royal Ballet School. However, her love for books led her to work at a charity promoting reading across the UK, followed by a role at the House of Commons. She then found her true calling in children's publishing, later moving to the BBC where she managed both children's and adult books. After the birth of her first child, she became a freelance book editor and started writing children's books. Caroline also edited a magazine for English teachers and a regional publication about Kent, where she now resides.

Reviews

[Iben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ugh. Har aldrig fanget hvorfor R&J hyldes som en fantastisk kærlighedshistorie. To snothvalpe (hun er 13!!) der har kendt hinanden i mindre end 5 minutter, bliver gift, og begår så selvmord fordi de tror, den anden er død.

[Alexis Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is almost comical because of the use of modern language in place of Shakespearean English. However, this really helps to clarify what it all means and what exactly is happening in the story. This would be great for kids just learning Shakespeare. Loved it!