12 Shakespearian plays presented afresh in narrative form.
Leon Garfield Books
July 14, 1921 – June 2, 1996
Leon Garfield was a British author best known for his historical novels for children, though he also wrote for adults. His works are characterized by gripping plots, often set in the 18th century, featuring characters from humble origins thrust into intrigue and moral dilemmas. Garfield's style, influenced by authors like Dickens, showcases rich language and complex narrative structures. His ability to blend adventure with profound ethical questions has made his books enduringly resonant.
A companion volume to the highly acclaimed Shakespeare Stories. It presents nine of Shakespeare's memorable dramas.
An experiment to see if a wolf will suckle an abandoned baby turns into a desperate situation for two boys when the child is recovered by well-meaning passersby
The Apprentices
- 430 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Life in eighteenth-century London was hard and especially so for the city's apprentices.
A young apprentice in eighteenth-century London begins a strange adventure when he inadvertently becomes involved with a wanted criminal and a girl who is reputedly mad.
John Diamond
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Explore a collection featuring classic tales like The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland alongside contemporary works such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This anthology brings together beloved stories that span generations, highlighting their enduring themes and unique narratives. Perfect for both nostalgic readers and newcomers, it showcases the richness of children's literature.
Smith
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
"Leon Garfield is unmatched for sheer, exciting storytelling." --Lloyd Alexander This brilliant, picaresque novel follows the adventures of an illiterate young ragamuffin known only as Smith. Smith picks the pocket of a stranger, only to witness immediately the strangers murder. Smiths booty from the theft is an Important Document, no doubt worth quite a lot to somebody, which is proved by the pursuit of Smith by two very shady characters. Smith artfully dodges them and winds up in the odd company of a wealthy blind man, who takes Smith into his home and provides him with an education. But this new comfort is lost when Smith himself is suspected of the very murder he witnessed. Smith was a "Boston Globe--Horn Book" Honor Book, winner of the Phoenix Award, and a Carnegie Honor Book.
Six Shakespeare Stories
- 133 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The most famous of Shakespeare's plays retold as short and easy-to-read stories.
Shakespeare
The Animated Tales
, 220 pages, includes Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Richard III, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello and The Winter's Tales, colour illustrations throughout
A volume in the STORYBOOKS series which contains four stories by various authors, A VAMPIRE IN THE FAMILY by Roy Apps, HOPPING MAD by Nick Warburton, THE SHOEMAKER'S BOY by Joan Aiken, and STORM MAGIC by Toby Forward. Illustrated in colour and black and white.
