Shakespeare's Tales: All's Well that Ends Well

I have read this book along with many of Samantha Newman's other 'Shakespeare tales' books. I have always been intrigued by Shakespeare's books but have only ever read Romeo and Juliet and that was about 20 years ago when I was in school. When I came across this book I thought it was a perfect way t......more

I absolutely love this tale, with the plucky Helen and the rogue Bertram. It’s such a clever story I found and one that was entertaining and effortless to read. I’d never read this Shakespeare tale before so what a great format to introduce it to me for the first time! It’s a truly great adaptation f......more

** “Love is a funny thing … After all, the end is what you remember, not how you get there. All’s well that ends well.” ** Sam Newman retells William Shakespeare’s “All’s Well That Ends Well” for young readers, a story of love, snobbery, distain and hope, with illustrations by Ceej Rowland. When Bertr......more

A great adaptation for younger adults and teens to understand Shakespeare. The story is well done and easily understood. This is a good start for those interested in the works of Shakespeare, but unwilling to read the old English writing. Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest......more

Shakespeare's Tales: All's Well that Ends Well by Samantha Newman, Ceej Rowland Helena is in love with Bertram but there is a couple of problems – firstly Helena is of a lower class and most important Bertram does not love her. When Helena is given the opportunity to marry anyone she wants, she natur......more