A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Young Readers: A Simplified Chapter Book Retelling for Kids 7-10 with Glossary, Cast of Characters, and Shakespeare … Kids Book) (Shakespeare for Young Readers)

A chapter book retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, perfect for kids ages 7-10! When four young lovers sneak into the forest to escape the rules of Athens, they enter a world filled with fairy mischief, magical mix-ups, and hilarious confusion! With a love potion gone wrong, a queen who falls for a donkey, and a group of silly actors preparing a terrible play, nothing goes as planned in this whimsical tale. With thrilling storytelling, kid-friendly language, and the most famous lines from the original play in italics, this chapter-by-chapter version helps kids tackle Shakespeare for the first time! The perfect introduction to Shakespeare: Retells Shakespeare’s famous play with easy-to-read text for kids Sprinkles in the most famous lines from the play in their original form so kids can appreciate Shakespeare’s masterful writing without feeling overwhelmed Original lines are italicized to distinguish them from the rest of the text Begins with a “who’s who” cast of characters to help kids follow the story Includes a glossary of advanced terms Includes discussion questions that focus on general understanding, character exploration, themes and messages, and alternative outcomes Each bite-sized chapter is around 300-500 words Closes with a biography about William Shakespeare Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or curious reader, this Shakespeare for kids book is a great introduction to one of the Bard’s greatest works! Contents include: Introduction The Cast Chapter 1: The Duke’s Big Wedding Chapter 2: The Lovers’ Secret Plan Chapter 3: The Fairy King and Queen Chapter 4: Puck’s Prank Chapter 5: A Love Mix-Up Chapter 6: More Confusion! Chapter 7: Titania’s Funny Dream Chapter 8: The Lovers Wake Up Chapter 9: The Wedding and the Play Chapter 10: Happily Ever After (and a Fairy Goodbye) Helpful Vocabulary Discussion Questions Meet William Shakespeare