By Terry Deary (author) Part of the Shakespeare Tales series
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Down at the theatre, Sam is about to star in Shakespeare's new play, Romeo and Juliet , but people are whispering that a plague is spreading through the city. Will Sam get his big break or will the plague shut down the theatre? Meanwhile, on stage, Romeo and Juliet are in love but their families can't stand each other. With plots and poison, the lovers must find a way to be together.
Terry Deary's Shakespeare Tales explore the fascinating world of William Shakespeare through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to plague ridden-London where going to the theatre could be a matter of life or death! This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.
He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.
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Favourite Monster: The Chimera
Your weapon of choice: Machine Gun
Special Secret Power: Invisibility
Favourite Fight scene: Gladiators
Goodie or baddie: Baddie
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Down at the theatre, Sam is about to star in Shakespeare's new play, Romeo and Juliet, but people are whispering that a plague is spreading through the city. Will Sam get his big break or will the plague shut down the theatre?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shakespeare Tales: Romeo and Juliet and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Shakespeare Tales: Romeo and Juliet features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Historical Fiction, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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Shakespeare Tales: Romeo and Juliet was written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Shakespeare Tales: Romeo and Juliet has 69 pages
Yes it is part of Shakespeare Tales series
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