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William Shakespeare

Rosie Dickins

Age: 7+

RRP  NZ$14.99

Series: Young Reading Series 3

William Shakespeare

By: Rosie Dickins

Illustrated by Christa Unzner

Series : Young Reading Series 3

Age 7+

RRP  NZ$14.99

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William dreams of acting and writing plays. This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford to the great playhouses of London, where his talent takes the city by storm. The life of Britain's most famous playwright told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex books. With internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Shakespeare and his plays.
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
203 x 136mm
Hardback ISBN:
9780746090022
Book Band:
Dark Blue
CEFR:
C1 - C2
Lexile:
820L
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
April 2008
Work Reference:
02128
Rosie Dickins
Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

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Usborne has put together an exciting and informative account of [Shakespeare's] life... The perfect introduction.

Blackpool Gazette

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