Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew (Easy Classics)
‘You shall be my wife!’
Bianca wants to marry but her father says that her strong-willed and sharp-tongued sister, Katherina, must marry first … even though she does not want a husband.
Yet, when Petruchio arrives determined to find a wife, Katherina may have met her match. Will Bianca finally marry the man she loves?
About The William Shakespeare Children's Collection:
For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this new boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare’s classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated.
This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of ‘the Bard’. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that’s an easy one to start with!
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.
Mai Ngo is a freelance book illustrator by day, qualified cat servant by night since 2018. Her illustration studio is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mai love books, especially children’s books. She is now SCBWI’s member and was the SCBWI Featured Illustrator in April, 2020.