{"product_id":"michael-morpurgos-tales-from-shakespeare-hardcover","title":"Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Morpurgo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTen stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare's plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo's warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare - the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, \u003cem\u003eTales from Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA contemporary \u003cem\u003eLamb's Tales\u003c\/em\u003e for a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Dapo Adeola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Taming of the Shrew\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Joelle Avelino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Peter Bailey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Barroux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelfth Night\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Ian Beck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenry V\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Christian Birmingham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Alona Millgram\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Michael Foreman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Winter's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Sam Usher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.5 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773188079904,"sku":"9780008728175","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a83ac6bbe3b69b711ce89aebb13514c.webp?v=1780421546","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/michael-morpurgos-tales-from-shakespeare-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}