A Midsummer Night's Dream

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It’s been 400 years since Shakespeare wrote his last play yet his stories and characters are as alive today as they were when he first penned them Students across the world study Shakespeare’s plays in school and they have been translated and performed in almost every language So what is it about Shakespeare’s work that keeps it relevant through time Shakespeare’s language is rich his characters are complex and dynamic and his themes love betrayal honor bravery war politics are still relevant today In this Play On Shakespeare series we take a lighthearted approach to these classic stories in the hopes of introducing Shakespeare's timeless characters and themes to a new generation of readers How to enjoy this book Shakespeare’s works are not only famous for how entertaining they are and the lessons they teach but also they are filled with important literary devices Pay attention to the color of the words as you read along to see what literary device is being used Green words show SettInG where the story is taking place PurPle words show the characterS who is in the story yellOw words show fOreShadOwInG hints about what is going to come next PInk words show SImIleS comparisons that use the words like or as OranGe words show allIteratIOn two or more words that start with the same sound blue words show ImaGery descriptive words that can be experienced by one of the five senses also note that Shakespeare's plays are separated into acts which are the sections of a play just like chapters are sections of a book Pay attention to something that happens in each act and see if you can remember something from each act at the end for more ideas on how to enjoy this book please visit flowerpotPress com
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Your first thought at the name of the book ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ must be why a Shakespeare-titled book for kids. Well, all his plays weren’t tragic and sad. This play is a bit different! A Midsummer Night's Dream Book is an introduction to Shakespeare's classic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It is filled with hilarious mayhem. The stunning illustrations bring the play to life, while the colour-coded text highlights and defines literary elements in the story, resulting in a rich, multi-layered experience. Follow four young adventurers as they explore a magical meadow, only to discover that there is more mischief afoot in this Fairy Wood than they could have ever imagined. As loyalties and relationships are tested in a magical forest, there is a genuine sense of joy and lighthearted energy. This play shines at how good its humour is, and is jammed-packed with drama. Read A Midsummer Night's Dream Book to your kid at bedtime and send them off to a world filled with mischief!

About This Book

By: Luke Daniel Paiva
Illustrated by: Roberto Irace
Published by: Flowerpot Press
5-9Age Range
7.3 AR
49Pages
ClassicSubject
1130LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
ZGuided Reading
ZFountas & Pinnell
80DRA