What's So Special About Shakespeare?

By Author / Illustrator

Michael Rosen, Sarah Nayler

Genre

Adventure

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

ISBN

9781406367416

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-03-2016

Synopsis

An engaging, easy-to-use and informative biography of Shakespeare with humorous illustrations.

So what was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? What do we actually know about him? And how does someone become that famous? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this lively and accessible book on the life and works of William Shakespeare by award-winning author Michael Rosen. Ideal for browsing, the text is divided into clear sections and includes studies of four of Shakespeare's plays, intriguing facts and information about Shakespeare himself and the world at this time, accompanied by a useful timeline.

Reviews

'Watching Shakespeare's plays is like being invited into a house full of amazing rooms...' In this book, Michael Rosen sets out to answer many questions about the life and times of the amazing William Shakespeare. Perfect for dipping into or for reading cover to cover, this is a lively and accessible introduction to the drama, life and legacy of the great man. An excellent book for using in the classroom, 'What's So Special...' includes a detailed timeline at the back which includes many world events alongside those of Shakespeare's life and events in England. This offers many opportunities for further research into many areas which children might not otherwise find out about. Each chapter is fairly short and sprinkled with illustrations and cartoons, creating a light-hearted, humorous tone. There are also various quotes from the plays where appropriate to the text. A great introduction to Shakespeare, packed full of facts, presented in an appealing way - this is a perfect addition to any school library or class book corner! 160 pages / Ages 7+ / Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher.