The year is 1613. Shakespeare is compiling a scrapbook of his life and career for his daughter as he retires from the theatre. With the great poet himself as your guide, explore life as he knew it in London and Stratford. With letters, pamphlets, excerpts from his works and more, discover the stories of comedy, history and tragedy that inspired him.
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Children's Choice vote in the 12-16 age category, and Children's Overall Favourite book in the School Library Information Book Awards 2011.
"Templar’s Notebook series is the perfect vehicle for exploring Elizabethan London, bringing Shakespeare’s world alive with novelties, letters, facsimiles. There is plenty of curriculum relevance for Key stages 2 and 3 too." The Children’s Bookseller
"This smart, gorgeous and lively scrapbook will wake many young minds (and older ones too) to the world behind Shakespeare’s plays. Like those plays, it’s packed with tasty details and images, intriguing hidden compartments, and a sense of the wonderful complexity of life." Professor Robert N. Watson, award-winning scholar of Rennaissance literature and a Distinguish Professor in the department of English at UCLA.
"An engaging glimpse into the life of a truly great author and dramatist, well designed to bring insight and pleasure to readers of all ages." David Bevington, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and one of the world's foremost Shakespearean scholar.
"This book is an aesthetic joy and a fascinating mixture of fact and fiction." Armadillo Magazine
"The design is perfect for children with an explorer instinct." thehamletweblog.blogspot.com |
