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OverviewPerhaps the best-known of Shakespeare's tragedies, Hamlet has all the ingredients for a gripping story: revenge and power, familial love and betrayal, dramatic sword fights, dark spooky scenes. Once again Lois Burdett has woven her own brand of magic by transforming Shakespeare's complex verse into simple rhyming couplets. She has created a version of Hamlet especially for children, even as young as seven, and one that readers of all ages will enjoy. The author's own pupils have created wonderful drawings of Hamlet to illustrate her fluid rhymes. Their artistic interpretations are vivid evidence of her clever ability to bring Shakespeare's complex characters and intricate plots to life for young people. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lois Burdett , Kenneth BranaghPublisher: Firefly Books Ltd Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd Volume: No. 7 Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781552095225ISBN 10: 1552095223 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 21 June 2001 Recommended Age: 7-11 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsA simplified but responsible version of the tragedy. Meant to be read aloud and staged by children.--Julia Bookman Atlanta Journal-Constitution (01/01/2000) Hamlet for Kids demonstrates why Burdett's work is deserving of [the numerous awards and commendations] -- Jennifer Ailles Canadian Children's Literature (09/01/2002) Author InformationLois Burdett is in great demand throughout the world for her workshops where she instructs educators how to familiarize young children with Shakespeare. She has received Encyclopedia Britannica's Award for Early Childhood Education, Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, the Canadian Teachers' Federation's Hilroy Fellowship, and two writers' awards. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |