William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
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Joining Bruce Coville's earlier prose adaptations of Shakespeare's plays is this picture book treatment of the Bard's most popular work ever. The tender story of the young star-crossed lovers from warring families, Romeo and Juliet has moved audiences to tears for four hundred years. And Coville tells it in a way that will surely whet the appetite of young audiences, who will then find even greater enjoyment in the original. As with his earlier adaptations, Coville expertly combines his own dramatic language with key lines from the play. Dennis Nolan, who illustrated Coville's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, contributes stunning paintings, including a gatefold of the famous balcony scene.In addition to A Midsummer Night's Dream, which Publishers Weekly called "A first rate entree to the Bard," Coville also retold The Tempest and Macbeth. Of the latter, School Library Journal said, "Coville's muscular sentences, full of dramatic word choices, make this a good read-aloud." Both Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream were honored as ALA Quick Picks for Young AdultsChildren's Literature"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright. Beauty too rich for use, for Earth too dear" murmured Romeo upon seeing Juliet for the first time. She too loves Romeo at first sight, but alas the two are from warring families. Tragedy follows both lovers and their families in Coville's version of Shakespeare's famous play. The author skillfully combines his own prose with key lines from the script. Young readers will delight in a version that is true to the original, yet easy to understand. Beautiful and emotional illustrations accompany the text, including a brilliant gatefold of the balcony scene where the two young lovers profess their devotion to one another. Both devoted Shakespeare fans and newcomers will enjoy countless hours of the dramatic text, making this an ideal read-aloud and discussion provoker.
