Much Ado About Nothing for Young Readers
A chapter book retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, perfect for kids ages 7-10!
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A chapter book retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, perfect for kids ages 7-10!
Discover one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in this fun, easy-to-read adaptation made especially for young readers! When the brave soldiers return to Messina, love is in the air—but so is mischief! Claudio falls for the gentle Hero, while Beatrice and Benedick pretend to hate each other . . . until a hilarious trick changes everything. With secret plots, clever jokes, and not one but two weddings, this story has it all!
Perfect for ages 7–10, this retelling keeps the heart of Shakespeare’s original play while using kid-friendly language, fun dialogue, and famous lines from the play in italics.
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: Welcome Home, Soldiers!
- Chapter 2: A Plan for Love
- Chapter 3: Tricks and Masks
- Chapter 4: Let the Trouble Begin
- Chapter 5: A Fool Solves the Mystery
- Chapter 6: Love and Apologies
- Chapter 7: A Double Wedding Delight
- Helpful Vocabulary
- Discussion Questions
- Meet William Shakespeare
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