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Marcia Williams

    Marcia Williams developed her distinctive comic-book style early on, blending storytelling with humorous illustrations of literary figures and tales. A former nursery school teacher, she brings classic stories to life with vivid, action-packed books, making them accessible and engaging for younger readers. Williams aims to transport readers into the rich worlds of literature, allowing them to discover the comfort of the familiar and the thrill of the new. Her work thoughtfully bridges the gap between classic narratives and contemporary children's appreciation.

    Three Cheers for Women!
    The Stone Age: Hunters, Gatherers and Woolly Mammoths
    My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright
    The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the Dolphins
    Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs
    Charles Dickens and Friends
    • Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus the lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

      Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between!2023
      4.3
    • Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more.

      Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends!2022
      4.0
    • Get to know all your feelings and how to look after them in this positive and practical guide from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams. How do you feel today? Whether you're happy, sad or anything in-between, this book is the perfect guide to understanding and celebrating all your feelings! In colourful comic-strip stories, explore a whole range of emotions and discover ways to cope when any feeling becomes overwhelming. Packed with top tips for mental wellbeing and a first aid box for feelings, this is a helpful and engaging guide celebrating the importance of good mental health.

      The Fantastic Book of Feelings: A Guide to Being Happy, Sad and Everything In-Between!2021
      4.0
    • Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world. From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. An inspirational and moving book from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly.

      Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories About Children's Rights!2020
    • Hear all about the Stone Age from the great storyteller Sparrow – history like it's never been told before! Join Marcia Williams on a journey to the Stone Age. Meet the people of Clan Woolly as they learn how to make fire, invent stone tools and turn wild wolves into tame dogs!Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Stone Age in a whole new light!

      The Stone Age: Hunters, Gatherers and Woolly Mammoths2020
      4.5
    • The Tudor era springs to life in Marcia Williams's lively account, written and illustrated in her signature comic-book style.Travel back to Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizabeth I's favorite scribe, and his pet ferret, Smudge, who lives (and offers commentary) in the margins of the book. Meet the handsome and headstrong Henry VIII and his six wives, as well as the clever and beautiful Elizabeth I, who politely refused entreaties to marry. Fight the Spanish Armada, sail across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus, and spend time with the Tudor common folk, who offer their own take on what life was like in these times. Packed with jokes, colorful illustrations, and fascinating facts, this informative and entertaining comic-strip history showcases the work of Marcia Williams at her very best.

      The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets!2020
      3.5
    • The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Hear all about Ancient Rome from Dormeo the dormouse - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Rome to meet the gods, find out who Romulus and Remus were and discover what happened to Julius Caesar. Experience life as an ancient Roman in this fascinating and humorous retelling of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Romans in a whole new light!

      The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice2020
      3.8
    • Ancient Egypt: Gods, Pharaohs and Cats!

      • 175 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Hear all about Ancient Egypt from the great teller of tales, Rami the cat history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Egypt. Explore the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization, meet Ra the creator, the cursed boy-king Tutankhamen and Cleopatra, the last pharaoh in these stories of mystery and adventure. Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Ancient Egyptians in a whole new light!

      Ancient Egypt: Gods, Pharaohs and Cats!2020
      3.6
    • Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.

      The Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Adventurers2020
      4.3
    • Three Cheers for Women!

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Featuring Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman and Malala, and packed with facts, quotes and jokes - hip, hip, hooray!

      Three Cheers for Women!2018
      4.5
    • Discover two people in denial, a couple in love and a devious trickster in this hilarious tale. Open these pages to become, as Shakespeare wrote, "as merry as the day is long."

      Penguin Classics: Much Ado About Nothing2015
      2.9
    • Les Miserables

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.

      Les Miserables2015
      3.8
    • Lizzy Bennet’s Diary

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams. When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.

      Lizzy Bennet’s Diary2014
      3.8
    • Archie's War

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A funny and moving story of life during the First World War, told through the eyes of schoolboy Archie Albright.

      Archie's War2014
      4.1
    • A Christmas Carol

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illustrations.

      A Christmas Carol2014
      3.7
    • Oliver Twist

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      London in the 1830s was no place to be if you were a hungry ten-year-old boy, an orphan without friends or family, with no home to go to, and only a penny in your pocket to buy a piece of bread. But Oliver Twist finds some friends - Fagin, the Artful Dodger, and Charley Bates. They give him food and shelter, and play games with him, but it is not until some days later that Oliver finds out what kind of friends they are and what kind of 'games' they play ...

      Oliver Twist2014
      4.1
    • These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India's best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales - 'Hitopadesha Tales', 'Jataka Tales' and 'Panchantra Tales' - the stories are beautifully illustrated and packed with humour and warmth.

      The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India2013
      3.8
    • The Romans

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome's best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams's trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader's ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

      The Romans2013
      3.0
    • Here are the seven voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, told in lively comic-strip style

      Sinbad the Sailor2010
      4.1
    • Aided by Merlin, the magician, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become king of Britain and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. In colourful cartoon pictures with matching text we read of the valiant deeds of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroes as they rescue maidens, fight dragons, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail.

      King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table2010
      3.9
    • The Adventures of Robin Hood

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates the tale of Robin and his merry band. Youngsters can read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian.

      The Adventures of Robin Hood2007
      4.0
    • Three Cheers for Inventors!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, this latest wonderful offering from Marcia Williams is full of her characteristic humour. Packed with cartoon-strip illustrations and short biographies, it looks at the discoveries of many famous - and not so famous - inventors from around the world, including Leonardo da Vinci, Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell, John Logie Baird, Thomas Edison, James Watt and many of their predecessors. Three cheers for inventors!

      Three Cheers for Inventors!2006
      4.0
    • The Iliad and the Odyssey

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; and the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus. This title retells these classic Greek stories with a cartoon style, aiming to make them accessible and fun for young children.

      The Iliad and the Odyssey2006
      3.8
    • Charles Dickens and Friends

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Retells five works by Dickens in comic book format: Oliver Twist, Great expectations, A tale of two cities, David Copperfield, A Christmas carol

      Charles Dickens and Friends2003
      4.9
    • Fabulous Monsters

      • 29 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Five stories, told in cartoon form, about legendary monsters including Grendel, Isikukumanderu, the basilisk, bunyip, and chimera.

      Fabulous Monsters2000
    • Bravo, Mr. William Shakespeare!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Presents the plays "As You Like It", "Antony and Cleopatra", "Richard III", "Twelfth Night", "King Lear", "The Merchant of Venice" and "Much Ado About Nothing" in a comic-strip form.

      Bravo, Mr. William Shakespeare!2000
      4.0
    • Mr. William Shakespeare's Plays

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays brought vividly to life in Williams' accessible illustrated versions, which include some of the bard's own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience.

      Mr. William Shakespeare's Plays1998
      4.1