A chapter book retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, perfect for kids ages 7-10!

When four young lovers sneak into the forest to escape the rules of Athens, they enter a world filled with fairy mischief, magical mix-ups, and hilarious confusion! With a love potion gone wrong, a queen who falls for a donkey, and a group of silly actors preparing a terrible play, nothing goes as planned in this whimsical tale.

With thrilling storytelling, kid-friendly language, and the most famous lines from the original play in italics, this chapter-by-chapter version helps kids tackle Shakespeare for the first time!

The perfect introduction to Shakespeare:

• Retells Shakespeare’s famous play with easy-to-read text for kids
• Sprinkles in the most famous lines from the play in their original form so kids can appreciate Shakespeare’s masterful writing without feeling overwhelmed
• Original lines are italicized to distinguish them from the rest of the text
• Begins with a “who’s who” cast of characters to help kids follow the story
• Includes a glossary of advanced terms
• Includes discussion questions that focus on general understanding, character exploration, themes and messages, and alternative outcomes
• Each bite-sized chapter is around 300-500 words
• Closes with a biography about William Shakespeare

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or curious reader, this Shakespeare for kids book is a great introduction to one of the Bard’s greatest works!

Contents include:

• Introduction
• The Cast
• Chapter 1: The Duke’s Big Wedding
• Chapter 2: The Lovers’ Secret Plan
• Chapter 3: The Fairy King and Queen
• Chapter 4: Puck’s Prank
• Chapter 5: A Love Mix-Up
• Chapter 6: More Confusion!
• Chapter 7: Titania’s Funny Dream
• Chapter 8: The Lovers Wake Up
• Chapter 9: The Wedding and the Play
• Chapter 10: Happily Ever After (and a Fairy Goodbye)
• Helpful Vocabulary
• Discussion Questions
• Meet William Shakespeare