Tales from Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet: Retold in Modern Day English

By Caroline Plaisted

Romeo and Juliet were never meant to fall in love: 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 series: 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609922360
• ISBN13: 9781609922368
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Words & Pictures
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3