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A Shakespeare Story: The Merchant of Venice
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Shakespeare Story: The Merchant of Venice
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Andrew Matthews
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Illustrated by Tony Ross
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| Series | A Shakespeare Story |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 131 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781408305041
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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| Imprint |
Orchard Books
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| Publication Date |
1 April 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment... With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love, Hate and Mercy in The Merchant of Venice.
Author Biography
Andrew Matthews has written numerous books for children and teenagers, and is an internationally renowned author. He wrote King Arthur and Wolf Summer for the Orchard list, as well as a series of retellings of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. Andrew has been short-listed twice for the Smarties Award. He lives in Berkshire. Tony Ross is one of the most highly regarded children's book creators/illustrators in Britain. For Orchard he illustrated the Greek and Roman Myths books in the Orchard Myths range, and the hilarious One and Only series by Laurence Anholt, as well as the poetry collection Balloon Lagoon. Tony lives in Wales.
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