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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: A prose narrative
By Peter V.T. Kahle          Illustrated by Barbara Nickerson

This charming re-telling of Shakespeare's play in story form makes an excellent gift for adults and children to share. The beautifully illustrated 8 x 11" hard cover volume will transport you to Shakespeare's world of courtly lovers, enchanted forest, fairies, magical transformations, the romantic battle between Titania and Oberon, and the comic antics of Puck, Bottom and the Mechanicals. 

Designed for children ages seven to fourteen, the narrative contains many favorite lines. This lyrical narrative will make a handsome addition to any book lover's library.
Praise for Midsummer
 
Stephanie Shine, Artistic Director Emeritis, Seattle Shakespeare Company - "A child who has this book read to them as a first exposure to Shakespeare will undoubtedly go to the theatre with enthusiasm to see A Midsummer Night's Dream and treat it as a magical old friend."
 

Nancy Pearl, Book Lust, KUOW Radio 12/96 - "(A) beautiful retelling of a Midsummer Night's Dream ...with wonderful watercolor illustrations...a very good introduction to Shakespeare for kids. It doesn't skimp on the Shakespeare quotes, but it makes the story accessible to young people."
   Hardbound, 8x11" 96 pages 
   Six color and six black
      and white illustrations
   Retail price: $22.95
   ISBN 0-9655702-0-7
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Special Feature:  an envelope containing playscripts designed to allow a child to perform two scenes from the play. A prologue and epilogue introduce Shakespeare's time and language and give staging and costume suggestions.
 
  

 
 
Finalist, Small Press Book Awards
Juvenile / Young Adult Fiction Category
 
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