Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth by Terry Deary

Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth by Terry Deary

By Terry Deary (author) Part of the Shakespeare Tales series

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Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master 'Foulbrew'. Can she find a way to escape her revolting master? Meanwhile, on stage, Lady Macbeth wants to be queen but old King Duncan is on the throne. The witches say Lord Macbeth will rule, so ghosts, treason and blood are bound to follow.

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 Shakespeare's England and a gripping adventure. 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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Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master 'Foulbrew'. Can she find a way to escape her revolting master?

The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old

Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth 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: Macbeth was written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth has 70 pages

Yes it is part of Shakespeare Tales series

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