Titles in This Set A Midsummer Night's Dream All's Well That Ends Well As You Like It Cymbeline Hamlet King Lear Macbeth Measure for Measure Much Ado About Nothing Othello Pericles Romeo and Juliet The Comedy of Errors The Merchant of Venice The Taming of the Shrew Twelfth Night The Tempest The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Winter's Tale Timon of Athens Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781804452806 Publisher: Fox Eye Publishing Age Range: 9-12 years Overview This 20-book paperback collection retells William Shakespeare's greatest plays in clear, accessible prose for younger readers. From the enchanted forest of A Midsummer Night's Dream to the tragic halls of Hamlet, each story keeps the drama and heart of the originals while removing the barrier of Early Modern English — an ideal introduction to the Bard for confident and reluctant readers alike. About the Books Published by Fox Eye Publishing, this set gathers twenty of Shakespeare's most celebrated comedies, tragedies and romances into one gift-ready collection. Each slim paperback distils a single play into a short, story-led narrative, preserving plot and characters in warm, readable language suited to Key Stage 2 readers and beyond. Tragedies such as Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth and Othello sit alongside comedies including A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night and Much Ado About Nothing, plus lesser-known titles like Cymbeline, Pericles and Timon of Athens — a genuinely comprehensive tour of Shakespeare's range, from love and jealousy to ambition and reconciliation. Each book stands alone, so children can dip into a favourite or work through the set, meeting stories they will encounter again in school. The compact, durable format suits school bags and bookshelves alike, and the twenty volumes make an attractive set for any reading corner. Whether for bedtime stories, guided reading, or a stepping stone before the original texts, this collection turns Shakespeare from an intimidating subject into an exciting adventure. Twenty complete plays retold in clear, age-appropriate language Compact paperback volumes, perfect for school bags and bedtime reading Covers tragedies, comedies and romances for broad literary exposure Ideal companion for Key Stage 2 English and classroom Shakespeare projects A memorable, keepsake gift for young readers and literature lovers Builds vocabulary and confidence ahead of studying the original plays About the Author William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets, including enduring works such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest. Known as the "Bard of Avon", his stories continue to be read, performed and adapted worldwide, and this collection brings his timeless characters to a new generation of readers. Why You'll Love This Collection A beautifully complete introduction to Shakespeare, this 20-book set makes classic drama genuinely enjoyable for young readers, sparking curiosity and a lifelong love of storytelling in one gift-ready paperback set. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown. This is the UK edition with UK ISBN 9781804452806.