Cover of Tales from Shakespeare

Tales from Shakespeare

by Marcia Williams

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover seven of Shakespeare's most famous plays brought to life with colorful comic strip illustrations! Dive into the adventures and dramas of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and more, all reimagined in a fun and accessible way for young readers. Perfect for anyone curious about classic stories filled with excitement and timeless characters.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAdventureFriendshipDrama

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
0763623237
Pages
40
Publisher
Candlewick
Published
March 8, 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
7,547
Lexile
1050L

Subjects

Juvenile DramaGeneralJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionShakespeare, William,Children: Grades 3-4Humor - Cartoons & ComicsJuvenile Nonfiction / DramaCartoons and comicsDrama1564-1616AdaptationsChildren's storiesShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, adaptations

People

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)