Shakespeare's Tales: Romeo and Juliet

This was cute! It had the basic story and cuteness of Romeo and Juliet. Some of the vibes of the dialogue was butchered. I get they changed it up, but felt like they could have kept some of the warmth and humor My biggest complaint is the choice to make the Capulets and only the Capulets Black. The C......more

The most iconic of Shakespeares plays, retold for younger audiences. I know the original quite well and I loved this adaptation. It was perfectly summed up and surmised to capture all the important bits, relay the story but make it accessible and enjoyable for children (if a somewhat tragic ending!)......more

** “I had a dream earlier. That something big will happen tonight. Something that changes the course of my life. Something that might bring my death.” ** Sam Newman retells Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” for young readers, with illustrations by Ceej Rowland, a story of revenge, bitterness, and forb......more

Romeo and Juliet's families have hated each other forever it seems. They are always fighting and brutalizing each other's members. The two fall deeply in love and secretly marry. How can their relationship thrive and they be together and live with happiness and peace when such hatred exists? This is......more