Macbeth by Conrad Mason
One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about Shakespeare and the play.
Macbeth is just one of an outstanding series of condensed versions of Shakespeare’s plays from UsborneWith their exciting and atmospheric illustrations, accessible and thought-provoking storytelling and internet links to associated websites, there could be no better way to awaken an early and hopefully lifelong enthusiasm for the bard. * Lancashire Evening Post *
Conrad Mason grew up in Oxford, and studied Classics at Cambridge. After graduating he became an editor at Usborne, and now he edits children's fiction for Working Partners. His Tales of Fayt children's series and award-winning middle grade novel, The Girl in Wooden Armour, are all published by David Fickling Books. He likes to read, run, and play the mandolin. Conrad now lives in the Chilterns with his wife and children.
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ISBN 13 | 9780746096123 |
ISBN 10 | 0746096127 |
Title | Macbeth |
Author | Conrad Mason |
Series | Young Reading Series 2 |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding type | Hardback |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Year published | 2008-10-31 |
Number of pages | 64 |
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